She had introduced palliations by degrees and with an unobtrusiveness which was not likely to attract the attention of neighbours unaccustomed to lavish delivery by means of furniture vans.

She had brought in a rug or so, and had gradually replaced objects with such as were more pleasant to live with and more comfortable to use.

Dr.Warren had seen the change wrought, and had noted evidences that money was not unobtainable.

The maid also was a young woman whose manner towards her mistress was not merely respectful and well-bred, but suggestive of watchful affection bordering on reverence.

Jane Cupp herself was a certificate of decorum and good standing.