Then she thought of the money, and wavered.

Robert had made her a generous offer, and the money would have helped so much! She had already planned the spending of the cheque he had given her that afternoon.

She had thought of a new suite of drawing-room furniture, and bedroom carpets.

She had a vision of a small motor-car, later on.
As she pondered over the situation she thought she saw a way out--a way so simple and practical that she was astonished that it had not occurred to her before.
Mrs.Pendleton was a woman of decision and prompt of action when she made up her mind.

Her mind was made up now.