Is that plain ?" It was plain and they understood.

But with understanding came, apparently, a species of paralysis of the vocal organs.

Zoeth turned pale and leaned back in his chair.

Shadrach's mouth opened and closed several times, but he said nothing.
"Of course," went on Baxter, "before I say any more I think you should be told this: It was Captain Hall's wish that you jointly accept the guardianship of Mary-'Gusta--of the girl--that she live with you and that you use whatever money comes to her from her stepfather's estate in educating and clothing her.

Also, of course, that a certain sum each week be paid you from that estate as her board.