Buy yourself a new dress." "Thank you, Colonel Preston.

You are very generous, and I am very grateful," said the widow.
"I have something to be grateful for also, Mrs.Burke.If you want any repairs, just let me know, and they shall be attended to." "Thank you, sir, but the house is very comfortable." She soon took her leave.
"When did you buy that house, Colonel Preston ?" asked his wife.
"A month since." "You didn't say anything about it to me." "Nor to anyone else, except those with whom I did the business." Mrs.Preston would like to have said more, but she did not think it expedient, remembering what she had brought upon herself before..