She could not think of anyone, however, who wanted a paid companion and she had a feeling that the farmers would be embarrassed if she suggested working for them.
Three days later, however, there came another blow.
The Solicitor, Mr. Brownlow, called to tell her that there had been an offer for the house and the estate.
“And – The Gables?” Jacoba asked anxiously.
“I am afraid so,” he answered. “You do see, my dear, that The Gables was originally the Dower House and therefore my partners insisted on including it with the cottages and the land that goes with Wick House.”
He saw the expression, which was one of despair, in Jacoba’s eyes and added quickly,
“But I also have some good news for you! I saw this morning in The Morning Post an advertisement which I thought was certainly intere
