She loved this place, her friends here, her garden, and all the quiet, peaceful life we have lived.

Well, there is to be an end of it.

But don't look so desperate.' He forced himself to smile as he spoke.

'We shall not starve or go to the workhouse.

I have a knowledge of woollen goods if I have nothing else, and I dare say I can get an appointment as foreman or traveller for some big drapery house.