Robert would have to settle a handsome allowance on the poor child--indeed, it is the very least he can do! If Robert agreed to this course there would be no need to blurt out the brutal truth, and I would take Sisily under my charge." Mr.Pendleton saw several objections to his wife's plan, but he had long learnt the futility of domestic argument--on the husband's side at least.
"How much do you consider your brother ought to allow Sisily ?" he asked.
"Two thousand a year.

Robert can well afford it." "Do you think your brother Austin would agree ?" "Of course he wouldn't.

Austin is horribly selfish.

He wouldn't give Sisily a penny if he had his way, now that he knows the truth.

But I don't intend to consult Austin in the matter.