It was purchased by a man named Wilkins, a rich man who became blind soon after he had bought it, and never lived here; so it was left uncared for.' She went out upon the terrace; and without exactly knowing why, Somerset followed.
'Your friend--' 'Has only come here quite recently.

She is away from home to-day....

It was very sad,' murmured the young girl thoughtfully.

'No sooner had Mr.Power bought it of the representatives of Mr.Wilkins--almost immediately indeed--than he died from a chill caught after a warm bath.
On account of that she did not take possession for several months; and even now she has only had a few rooms prepared as a temporary residence till she can think what to do.

Poor thing, it is sad to be left alone!' Somerset heedfully remarked that he thought he recognized that name Power, as one he had seen lately, somewhere or other.
'Perhaps you have been hearing of her father.