Will you consult her on the subject ?" Claire promised to do so; and, at the same time, asked as to the amount of Fanny's property.
"The total value will not fall much short of eight thousand dollars," replied Jasper.

"There are two houses and lots that would sell at any time for six thousand dollars.

You live in one of these houses, and the other is rented for two hundred and fifty dollars.

Then there are nearly two thousand dollars in six per cent.stocks.When her father died, his estate consisted of these two houses, and a piece of poor land which he had taken as satisfaction for a debt.

At the first opportunity, I sold the land and invested the money.