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 to name her terms. Rather nervously she sug- gested five pounds. He offered her ten. After that negotiations proceeded most equitably.

To be sure, the place had its drawbacks, but Andromeda professed to be delighted. It was so sweet, so fresh, so quaint. Certain articles of furniture would have to be sent from Guild- ford; but when one makes up one’s mind to be pleased there are very few obstacles which cannot be overcome. For a further considera- tion the old lady agreed to cook and tidy up for them.

Andromeda was enraptured.

“We are going to live here, John,” she said as they returned to the car.

“Indeed!” said he.

What was to be the next piece of folly?