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"Georgie" both talk as if the workhouse was waiting with open arms for them."

"Ye-es;" she looked doubtful. But they will have to give up their horses and things. Georgie says if his mother keeps even a pony cart he will have to sell the Scarlet Runner, and he means her to keep one. He hates selfishness, and she'll never be able to economize, Martin. She's a darling, but she never could see the point of being careful in little things. She's nearly as extravagant as she's generous. Can you imagine her riding in a tram to save a cab fare, or going to town second class? I don't know what's to become of them now."

"The poor lady must be very much upset," said I thoughtfully.

"Oh, of course—what a brute I am!" Drusilla jumped up. We were sitting at breakfast the morning after Georgie's revelation.

"I'll run up see her at once," cried she. "She's been perfectly sweet to me always. I only hope there's something I 262