"Everything was in such confusion! Still, I didn't know but she might have said something--to you." "No, she didn't.

But I imagine it won't be hard to guess what she'll do.
When they get back from their trip I fancy she won't lose much time in having what things she wants brought down here.

Then she'll sell the rest and put the house on the market." "Yes, of--of course," stammered Aunt Hannah, pulling herself hastily to a more erect position.

"That's what I thought, too.

Then don't you think we'd better dismiss Rosa and close the house at once ?" "Why--yes, perhaps so.