"I want you still to regard Barrow as your headquarters--to stay on here with us until you have fixed some permanent arrangement that suits you." She was touched by the kindly suggestion; nevertheless, she shook her head with decision.
"It is more than kind of you to think of such a thing," she said gratefully.

"But it is quite out of the question.

Why, I am not even a cousin several times removed! I have no claim at all.

Mrs.Durward--" "Will be delighted.

She asked me to be sure and tell you so.