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 is a great deal more than her father could ever have done for her.

Yes, I daresay her father can't afford to do much.

And then Erhart has arranged for her to have lessons in music. She has made such progress already that she can come up to—to him in the gallery, and play to him.

So he is still fond of music?

Oh yes, I suppose he is. Of course he has the piano you sent out here—when he was expected back

And she plays to him on it?

Yes, now and then—in the evenings. That is Erhart's doing, too.

Has the poor girl to come all the long way out here, and then back to town again?

No, she doesn't need to. Erhart has arranged for her to stay with a lady who lives near us—a Mrs. Wilton