"And after what grandfather said," he added.
"Yes, and after what grandfather said, my dear."
"So then," he summed up, "that's where it is."
Which was Alfred's almost invariable way of disposing of a question.
"And here I have a chance," he presently resumed, "of getting out of all my money troubles, and of making everything straight for you and Lizzie, and all of us."
"But," insisted Lily, "I am very happy, Alf."
"Well, I'm going to make you happier, Lil. But you can't be quite happy, Lil, when I am in trouble."
"O, no, my dear," she said quickly: "I forgot. Forgive me for my selfishness. But you'll be out of it soon."
"It depends a good deal upon you, Lil."
"How upon me, dear?"