Perhaps Nelly would take over Bridget and some of the other servants.

Why shouldn't Robin and Nelly have the house just as it stood?
He would make them a deed of gift of it.

He could have a bachelor's flat somewhere near the Parks and the Clubs, with Pat to look after him.

It would be easier for him if the old house sanctified by many memories were not to be broken up.
Nelly's exaltation carried her on to Saturday afternoon.

Sir Robin had arrived on the morning of that day while the General and Nelly were out climbing the lower range of a hill.