To-morrow I am to go with Mr.Hollenback to the safety vaults.

A fortune will be placed in my hands.

The deal will be closed." "It's a lot of money," said George, shaking his head gloomily.

It was as if he had said that it was money she shouldn't speak of with pride.

"I say, Anne, do you know just how mother is fixed for money?
Last winter she told me she might have to sell the house and--" "I know," said Anne shortly.