All is prepared, and in England I have arranged for your reception at a house which, if it is not palatial, will at all events be comfortable." "Where is the house ?" "At a place called Hopton, on the border of Suffolk and Norfolk.

It stands empty and quite ready for your reception.

The servants are there." "And the rent ?" said she, without looking at me.

"Is that within our means ?" "The rent will be almost nominal," I replied.

"That can be arranged without difficulty.