It's going to pay splendidly, mother! It clears $70 a year per person.

Next year it will clear a lot more." It did not take long to make Mrs.Bell admit that if the business went on as it had been going Diantha would be able to pay her a salary of a thousand dollars, and have five hundred left--from the food business alone.
There remained the hotel, with large possibilities.

The present simple furnishings were to be moved over to New Union House, and paid for by the girls in due time.

With new paint, paper, and furniture, the old house would make a very comfortable place.
"Of course, it's the restaurant mainly--these big kitchens and the central location are the main thing.

The guests will be mostly tourists, I suppose." Diantha dwelt upon the prospect at some length; and even her cautious mother had to admit that unless there was some setback the year had a prospect of large success.
"How about all this new furnishing ?" Mrs.Bell said suddenly.