"I have naturally strong nerves, too," said Jane.
"Oh, they say it is nothing being in such a place, when you once get used to it."
"But what would become of my poor sister?" said Jane. "We did so much wish to be together; and in such a situation I could see so little of her."
"That would be the case in any situation; and what is there to prevent her from getting one for herself?"
"Just as much and more than prevents me. Still, twenty-four and thirty pounds a year would keep her tolerably comfortable till she can get employment or meets with success otherwise," said Jane, half thinking aloud. "I think I will write out my application when we get home to-night."
"Where are you staying—in Edinburgh?" asked Mrs. Rennie.
"At my cousin's."
"At Mr. Hogarth's?—you do not mean to say so!"
"He asked me to come and stay with him while I inquired about this situation, or anything else that might appear to be better. You know I cannot afford to take lodgings or live at a hotel, and no one else thought of offering me a home."
"It was very kind and well-meant on his part, no doubt; but it was scarcely advisable on yours to accept it."