From what I have seen of Mrs.Drane, I think she is a very sensible woman, and under the circumstances probably expects some discomforts." "But that is not all that is to be considered," said her husband.

"La Fleur's dissatisfaction, which is very evident, must be taken into the question.

She has a scheming mind.

Before she left this morning she asked me if I thought a little house could be gotten outside the town, for a moderate rent.

I believe she would not hesitate to take such a house, and board and lodge the Dranes herself." "Doctor!" exclaimed Mrs.Tolbridge, "whatever happens, I hope we are not going to be the slaves of a cook." The doctor laughed.
"Whatever happens," he said, "we are always that.