He offered no word of condolence or sympathy.

Only after a very decided pause he said, "I wonder what you will do ?" "I am going to London," she said.
"Soon ?" Jeff's voice was curt, almost gruff.
"Yes, very soon." She hesitated momentarily, then went on rapidly, as if it were a relief to tell someone.

"My father's life was insured.

It has left my stepmother enough to live on; but, of course, not here.

The place is mortgaged up to the hilt.