William frowned thoughtfully.

``Why, no,'' he answered. ``It was all so
hurried at the last, you know. There was really
very little chance to make plans for anything--
except the wedding,'' he finished, with a smile.

``Yes, I know,'' sighed Aunt Hannah. ``Everything
was in such confusion! Still, I didn't know
but she might have said something--to you.''

``No, she didn't. But I imagine it won't be
hard to guess what she'll do. When they get
back from their trip I fancy she won't lose much
time in having what things she wants brought
down here. Then she'll sell the rest and put the
house on the market.''

``Yes, of--of course,'' stammered Aunt Hannah,
pulling herself hastily to a more erect position.
``That's what I thought, too. Then don't
you think we'd better dismiss Rosa and close the
house at once?''

``Why--yes, perhaps so. Why not? Then
you'd be all settled here when she comes home.
I'm sure, the sooner you come, the better I'll be
pleased,'' he smiled.