I should have thought that she would far prefer London, and all that London stands for.
But I'm afraid that she's got very little money, and, of course, the country _is_ cheaper than town, isn't it ?" "I suppose it is.

But Mrs.Crofton can't be poor.

I know she paid a premium for the lease of The Trellis House." "That's odd." Radmore spoke in an off-hand manner, but Janet, watching him, thought he felt a little awkward.

He went on:--"I know that Colonel Crofton was hard up.

He told me so, quite frankly, the last time I saw him.