A Morning in the Vatican.
Oh! their Rafael of the dear Madonnas.
—Browning.
LOGGIA OF RAPHAEL, VATICAN, ROME.
It was, of course, somewhat difficult for Barbara to adjust herself to the new conditions. After the first, however, she said nothing to any one save Bettina about the money Howard had left her, only, as in her ignorance of business methods, she had need to consult Mrs. Douglas.
But she and Bettina had many things to talk over and much consultation to hold regarding the future. One evening, after they had been thus busy, Bettina said, nestling closer to her sister, as they sat together on the couch, brave in its Roman draperies:—
"You must not always say 'our money,' Bab, dear."
"Why not?" with a startled look.