"It was such a dear house.

No one would ever dream of my being in it.

And I need have no one but you and Jane.

I should be so safe and quiet.

Tell her you have a friend who will take it, as it is, for a year, and pay her anything." "I won't tell her quite that, my lady," Mrs.Cupp made sagacious answer.
"I'll make her an offer in ready money down, and no questions asked by either of us.