There was no conveyance as the stage coach on the Great North Road through Highgate and Finchley did not start until later in the day, and Hannah, a good hearted soul never so happy as when helping others, gave Lavinia all the money she could spare with which to pay her sister-in-law a small sum every week.
"I don't know what I should do but for you, Hannah dear," said Lavinia gratefully.

"It's shameful to take your money, but I swear I'll pay back every penny, and before long too." "Yes, when you've married a rich man." "No, no.

I'm not thinking of being married.

I shall be earning money soon." "Tilly vally! How, miss, may I ask ?" "Ah, that's a secret.

Mr.Gay says so and he ought to know." "It's well if he does.