"I should say so," said Mrs. Rennie. "I am sure Mr. Rennie will give
you all his influence, for he says you appear to be such a capable
person. He told us all about your turn for figures and ledgers, and
that sort of thing."

"I have naturally strong nerves, too," said Jane.

"Oh, they say it is nothing being in such a place, when you once get
used to it."

"But what would become of my poor sister?" said Jane. "We did so much
wish to be together; and in such a situation I could see so little of
her."

"That would be the case in any situation; and what is there to prevent
her from getting one for herself?"

"Just as much and more than prevents me. Still, twenty-four and
thirty pounds a year would keep her tolerably comfortable till she can
get employment or meets with success otherwise," said Jane, half
thinking aloud. "I think I will write out my application when we get
home to-night."

"Where are you staying--in Edinburgh?" asked Mrs. Rennie.

"At my cousin's."

"At Mr. Hogarth's?--you do not mean to say so!"