17/18 The three hundred per annum will be paid as usual. How will that do ?" "The compensation, I think, will be greater than the service," replied Claire. During the next five or six years, or until she gains her majority, you will find the cost of clothing and education a constantly increasing sum. I know more about these things than you do. And I am very sure, since I understand your relation to her, that twice this expenditure, could not gain for her what she will have while in your care. |