"I also know that my husband paid her very handsomely for her services." "That's true, ma'am," said Andy.

"He was a fine, generous man, the colonel was, and I'll always say it." "There really seems no reason why, in addition to this compensation, your mother should receive a present of her rent.

How much rent did she pay before my husband bought the house ?" "Fifteen dollars a quarter." "Then she has not paid rent for six months.

I find she owes my husband's estate thirty dollars." "Colonel Preston told her she wasn't to pay it." "How do I know that ?" "My mother says it, and she wouldn't tell a lie," said Andy, indignantly.
"I have nothing to say as to that," said Mrs.Preston.

"I am now managing the estate, and the question rests with me.