As those words fell, everyone turned to look at old Mrs. Horton.
Old Mrs. Horton glanced at Lewis Horton, then at Oliver Horton, and replied with a smile, "I'll do as you all say, I'll listen to all of you."
Oliver Horton's face lit up at once. "Elder, did you hear that? Grandma said she'd listen to us, so…"
But Mr. Horton interrupted, "What your big sister-in-law meant is that she'd listen to me! When she was in her right mind, the person she favored most was Lewis! It's under Lewis's leadership that the Hortons have come this far. Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to break into Clance at all! I believe if my big sister-in-law were still clear-headed, she would never have amended the will!"
Oliver Horton grew anxious and turned to Nathan Horton for support.
