I did just what she would have done under the circumstances." "You have only one child, I believe ?" said Jasper, after a pause of some moments.
"That is all." "Only three in family ?" "Only three." "How would you like to increase it?
Suppose you keep this child of Elder's, now she is with you.

I have been looking a little into the affairs of the estate, and find that there are two houses, unincumbered, that are rented each for two hundred and fifty dollars a year.

Of course, you will receive a reasonable sum for taking care of the child.

What do you say to it?
As executor, I will pay you five dollars a week for boarding and clothing her until she is twelve years of age.

After that, a new arrangement can be made." "I can't give an answer until I consult my wife," said Claire, in reply to so unexpected a proposition.
"Urge her to accept the offer, Edward.