As an artist and an engaged man I stop in Gartley, otherwise I should clear out.

But I fail to see why a lady of your attractions should--" "I may have a sentimental reason also," interrupted the widow, with a sly glance at the absent-minded Professor, who was drawing hieroglyphics on the table-cloth with a fork; "also, my cottage is cheap and very comfortable.

The late Mr.Jasher did not leave me sufficient money to live in London.

He was a consul in China, you know, and consuls are never very well paid.

I will come in for a large income, however." "Indeed," said Lucy politely, and wondering why Mrs.Jasher was so communicative.