And she suggested all sorts of ways,' pursued Virginia, with quite unintentional exaggeration, 'in which we could make better use of our invested money.

She is _full_ of practical expedients.

The most wonderful person! She is quite like a _man_ in energy and resources.

I never imagined that one of our sex could resolve and plan and act as she does!' Monica inquired anxiously what the projects for improving their income might be.
'Nothing is decided yet,' was the reply, given with a confident smile.
'Let us first of all put _you_ in comfort and security; that is the immediate need.' The listener was interested, but did not show any eagerness for the change proposed.

Presently she stood at the window and lost herself in thought.