The house is so attractive--at least, I think I can make it attractive by packing away her showy stuff and rearranging the furniture.
And the grounds--Dory, I don't see how you can object!" Dory gave a shrug and a smile.

"Well, go ahead.

We'll scramble through somehow." He shook his head at her in good-humored warning.

"Only, please don't forget what's coming at the end of your brief year of grandeur." Adelaide checked the reply that was all but out.

She hastily reflected that it might not be wise to let him know, just then, that Mrs.Dorsey had said they could have the house for two years, probably for three, perhaps for five.