That seems sensible and wise, I'm sure, and not at all difficult of accomplishment." Mrs.Merrick stared silently out of the window, and for a few moments seemed lost in thought.
"I think, Louise," she said at last, "you will do well to cultivate your rich aunt, and so have two strings to your bow." "You mean that I should accept her queer invitation to visit her ?" "Yes." "She has sent me a check for a hundred dollars.

Isn't it funny ?" "Jane was always a whimsical woman.

Perhaps she thinks we are quite destitute, and fears you would not be able to present a respectable appearance at Elmhurst without this assistance.

But it is an evidence of her good intentions.

Finding death near at hand she is obliged to select an heir, and so invites you to visit her that she may study your character and determine whether you are worthy to inherit her fortune." The girl laughed, lightly.
"It will be easy to cajole the old lady," she said.