One can easily change afterwards." "The old woman will do very well," the Squire said.

"She has two married daughters in the village, and with a shilling or two from the parish she will manage comfortably.

At any rate we shall look after her, and I have no doubt Mr.Bastow will make her an allowance." Never were a pair more delighted than Parson Greg and his wife when two days later they took possession of their new home.

Half a dozen women had been at work the day before, and everything was in perfect order.

To Mrs.Greg's relief she found that the old servant had already gone, the Squire having himself informed her that Mrs.Greg would bring her own maid with her.