Don't you think so ?" "Yes," said Hiram.
"The young people ought to feel that their financial position is secure.
And, as you and Ellen and Charles and I have lived for our children, have toiled to raise them above the sordid cares and anxieties of life, we ought to complete our work now and make them--happy." Hiram did not speak, though she gave him ample time.
"So," pursued Mrs.Whitney, "I thought I wouldn't put off any longer talking about what Charles and I have had in mind some months.

Ross and Janet will soon be here, and I know all four of the children are anxious to have the engagements formally completed." "Completed ?" said Hiram.
"Yes," reaffirmed Matilda.

"Of course they can't be completed until we parents have done our share.

You and Ellen want to know that Arthur and Adelaide won't be at the mercy of any reverse in business Charles might have--or of any caprice which might influence him in making his will.

And Charles and I want to feel the same way as to our Ross and Janet." "Yes," said Hiram.