"You know it to be true?"
"Beyond a doubt. My darling, I have been thinking of the sad time you have had here."
"I hope I have done some good, John."
"You have done a great deal of good. The trouble is nearly over, it will be quite over in a few weeks. Now you could go to London and see your aunt. A change will do you good."
"Cannot you and Martha go with me? You have nothing to do yet."
"I shall have plenty to do in a short time. I must be preparing for it."
"Then I must be content with Martha. It will be good for the child to have a change."
"Oh, I could not part with both you and Martha!"
"Nor could I part with both you and Martha. Besides, who is to watch over the child? She would be too much alone. I should be miserable in London without her."
"I thought while you were in London, I would have the house thoroughly cleaned and renovated. I would open it up to every wind of heaven and let