Cousin Henry

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The story revolves around an aging squire torn between his affection for his niece and disdain for his nephew as he contemplates his estate's inheritance. Initially favoring his nephew out of duty, the squire changes his mind during a visit, drafting a new will for his niece. After his death, the original will is discovered, but the new one is missing, leaving the nephew, Henry, in a precarious position. Burdened by the secret of the hidden will and facing legal pressures, Henry's greed leads him into a spiral of despair.