I must sell it; and I am afraid I shall have to sell it for a great deal less than it is worth," replied Mercy.
"No, you sha'n't, Mercy! I'll buy it myself.

I've always wanted it.

But why in the world do you want to sell it?
Where will you live yourself?
There isn't another house in the village you'd like half so well.

Is it too large for you ?" continued Mr.Allen, hurriedly.

Then Mercy told him all her plans, and the sad necessity for her making the change.