"And who has bought the old Bridge house ?" "Nay, I have not even had the heart to ask.

My good friend has carried out the business for me from first to last.

He has been the truest friend man ever had.

I have had naught to do but to sign the papers and receive the purchase money.

No doubt the pang of seeing others living there will pass in time, but just now I care not even to think of it." Gertrude's face was still glowing a rosy red, but she turned the conversation at once.
"And thou art getting together a little business again, father, on the Southwark side of the river ?" "Yes; that again is by the advice of our good neighbour.