93. A father on his death-bed gave orders in his will that if his
wife, who was then pregnant, brought forth a son, he should inherit
two-thirds of his property, and the mother the remainder; but if she
brought forth a daughter the latter should have only one-third, and
the mother two-thirds. The widow, however, was delivered of twins,--a
boy and a girl. What share ought each to have of the property left
by the father, who had his life insured in the Australian Mutual
Provident Society for £7,000.
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94.
Money lent at 6 per cent
To those who choose to borrow;
How long before I’m worth a pound
If I lend a crown to-morrow?