Liosha remained alone in the boarding-house.

Not all Barbara's indignation could turn Mrs.Jupp into the admirable Mrs.Considine and bring her back to Queen's Gate.

What was to be done?
We consulted Jaffery, who as Liosha's trustee ought to have consulted us.

Jaffery pulled a long face and smiled ruefully.

For the first time he realised--in spite of tragic happenings--the comedy aspect of his position as the legal guardian of two young, well-to-do and attractive widows.