"She has five thousand a year," said Claudia. "That was the amount of money left to her by her husband."
"Which would have been yours, my dear, had you married him. However, it is just as well since you love Edwin."
"What is just as well, Emma?" asked Mr. Craver, who found his wife's remarks a trifle confusing on occasions.
"That Lady Wyke should have come to life, and that Claudia should be poor. I am sure that Edwin will become a partner in that motor firm, and then he will be well able to support a wife. By the way, Lady Wyke's motor-car was manufactured by Edwin's firm. Before you came down, Claudia, she asked Edwin to show her how to drive."
"And did he?" asked Claudia, wincing when she thought of Lady Wyke's admiration for her lover.
"No. He said that he was too busy and had to get back to town. And now that I come to think of it George, Edwin really went back to London, as he had to fly. My heart sinks when I hear of these aviation accidents. A man with a mother should not fly."
"Nor should, an engaged man," chimed in the Rector, "and Edwin is engaged. Don't you think, Claudia, that you could persuade him to give up aviation?"
"I'll try." said the girl, with a faint sigh. "I don't like the idea myself, but Edwin is very determined when he likes."
"Just like me," said Mrs. Craver, complacently. "I am always firm."
"Obstinate," said Mr. Craver, with a laugh.