If it were only myself I would make any sacrifice for you; but you must remember--' 'Now listen, mother,' he interrupted, laying a hand on her shoulder; 'I have been thinking about all this, and the fact of the matter is, I shall do my best to ask you for no more money.

It may or may not be practicable, but I'll have a try.

So don't worry.

If uncle writes that he can't pay, just explain why you wrote, and keep him gently in mind of the thing, that's all.

One doesn't like to do brutal things if one can avoid them, you know.' The young man went to the parlour and listened to Maud's music for awhile.