"Instead of moping over the fire with some silly tale of impossible tragedy, you will have your dairy and poultry to look after.

Even in winter they bring in money, and there's game to send to market every week.

Hares come as fast as they go, and partridge are hardy and plentiful.

Why, there's a little fortune lying loose in Harlow! If I were you, I would make haste to pick it up." This was a safe and encouraging subject, and Mrs.Hatton pressed it for all it was worth.

It was only Jane that saw any objections to their immediate removal to Harlow House.