I think it means that I shall have to
go back to the bank, have the matter reopened, and unless she can
produce a will or something proving that she is entitled to it,
it seems to me that what remains of my father's estate is legally
mine. Of course, if it develops that he has made any special
provision for her, she shall have it; otherwise, Katy, we'll be
in a position to install you as housekeeper and put some
light-footed, capable young person under you for a step-saver in
any direction you want to use her. It means, too, that I shall
be able to repay your loan immediately and to do the things that
I wanted to do about the house."
"Now I ain't in any hurry about that money, lambie," said Katy;
"and you understand of course that the dress you're wearing' I am
given' ye."
"Of course, old dear, and you should have seen Peter Morrison
light up and admire it. He thinks you have wonderful taste,
Katy."
Katy threw up both her hands.
"Oh, my Lord, lambie!" she cried, aghast. "Was you telling' him
that the dress ye were wearing' was a present from your old
cook?"
"Why, certainly I was," said Linda, wide eyed with astonish meet.
"Why shouldn't I? I was proud to. And now, old dear, before I
go, the biggest secret of all. I had a letter, Katy, from the
editor of Everybody's Home, and people like our articles, KatY;
they are something now and folk are letting the editor know about
it, and he wants all I can send him.
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