"Then I did not have an establishment of my own."
"You ought to live well on three thousand dollars a year."
"Do you live on that, aunt?"
"I keep up a large house."
"And I have an extensive suite of rooms."
"It is not necessary. What rent do you pay?"
"A thousand dollars a year."
"Then you will need to engage cheaper rooms."
"Won't you help me out, aunt?"
"No," answered Mrs. Vernon firmly.