And he mused for some moments.

He was particularly anxious that Claire should take the orphan, for then all the trouble of looking after and caring for her would be taken from him, and that would be a good deal gained.
"I'll tell you what, Edward," he added.

"If you will take her, I will call the sum six dollars a week--or three hundred a year.

That will make the matter perfectly easy.

If your wife does not seem at first inclined, talk to her seriously.