By this time she knew that her lodger was thoroughly to be trusted.
'Well, it's if _you_ can manage, mum,' she replied.

'I don't see as I could have any fault to find, if you thought you could both live in that little room.

And as for the rent, _I_ should be quite satisfied if we said seven shillings instead of five and six.' 'Thank you, Mrs.Conisbee; thank you very much indeed.

I will write to my sister at once; the news will be a great relief to her.

We shall have quite an enjoyable little holiday together.' A week later the eldest of the three Miss Maddens arrived.