Nothing remains of what my mother left me.

But you must not think that I'm extravagant.

I sold a lot of things, and that made it possible for me to take over The Trellis House exactly as you see it.

But even during the very few days I have been here I have begun to find how expensive life can be, even in a village like this." "All right," said Miss Crofton.

She got up from her easy chair with a quick movement, for she was still a vigorous woman.