CHAPTER IX.
WHAT TO DO WITH HER?
After Mrs.Rushton had been laid to rest in her grave her worldly affairs had to be looked into.

She had died possessed of a great deal of property, and her relations were well aware that she had never made a will.

Her brother had lately urged her to make a will, but she had always put off the unpleasant task.

Now there was nothing to be done but to divide the property among the relatives to whom it reverted by law.
After the funeral her late husband's relations and Mr.Enderby met at Amber Hill and discussed these matters of business.
In the meantime Hetty had been left at Amber Hill in the care of the housekeeper, for Mr.Enderby would not allow his wife to carry her off to Wavertree.
"It would be a mistake," he said, "to begin what we may not think proper to go on with afterwards.

If the child comes home with us now she may feel herself aggrieved, later, at being sent away.