'I promise I will have them, if Uncle Jack does not refuse, and he is not likely to do that.'
'You do not speak of Brian's opinion.'
'There is no need. Brian will be glad for me to do anything in the world that I can do to ease your anxiety. Besides, are you not making me a most helpful offer? You are going to keep on your companion, letting her live at home. She would be altogether delighted, were it not that she will be parted from you!'
'You must write to me, Cath, very, very often; and you won't let the babes forget me, will you? Oh, but I know you will not! Your salary must be doubled, so that you are no expense to Uncle Jack, and we will decide on a sum to pay for the board of Ted and Toddie. Dear child, it is a comfort to me to feel that you will benefit by my misfortune. You'll be able to save money, to help your lover, and in a few years Henry will bring me back to England.'
After a little more discussion of this plan, Mrs. Arderne sent Catherine to take the news to Redan Cottage.
CHAPTER XI
Confidences and an Attempt
Only Agatha was at home this evening, and her joy may be imagined.
'Oh, Catherine; you will come to live here, with those two dear children? We shall have you, just as we planned to do! and you are glad to come!'