Cousin Jane liked him, and he was welcome at her house.

And when I used to stay there as a child I saw him then, and--and was sorry for him.

Don't you remember?
I told you at the time." "No, I don't remember," replied Uncle Edward grimly.

"I have other things to think of than the Rands.

There should have been no association--though I am surprised at nothing which goes on beneath Jane Selden's roof.