We shall let this house, just as it is, to Mr.Atherton, who will come from the Norfolk branch to fill Father's post in London.
We are to rent Mr.Southern's flat in Naples, while he takes a voyage round the world to try to regain his health.

Dad means to put you into his office in Naples, Vin.

Don't look so aghast! It's high time you started, and it will be a splendid opening for you.

And as for Renie--of course she's too young to leave school yet----" "Mums! Mums!" interrupted an agonized voice, as Irene took a flying leap over her circle of books and, plumping herself on the sofa, clutched tightly at her mother's sleeve.

"You're not going to leave me behind at Miss Gordon's?
You _couldn't_! Oh, I'd die! Mums darling, please! If the family's going to jaunt abroad I've got to jaunt too! Say yes, quick, quick!" "What a little tempest you are! Cheer up! We'd never any intention of deserting you.