The old Pyncheon property, together with the great estate acquired by the young man's father, would devolve on whom?
品钦的旧财产, 连同年轻人父亲获得的巨额财产, 将转给谁?
论语
The Master said, " Let every man consider virtue as what devolves on himself. He may not yield the performance of it even to his teacher."
“当仁不让于师。”
为女权辩护(上)
A double duty devolves on her; to educate them in the character of both father and mother; to form their principles and secure their property. But, alas! she has never thought, much less acted for herself.