Talbot took charge, knowing that his mother did not understand in any way what should be done in these difficult and trying circumstances.
He sold her jewellery very carefully, piece by piece.
He reduced their standard of living by employing two servants when they had previously had six in their house.
The jewellery had gradually dwindled away.
Finally Lady Janet had her wish come true and she joined her husband in Heaven.
Talbot was grateful that he did not at first have to sell the London house where they lived because it would have upset his mother so much to do so.
Once again, however, there were more mounting debts.
The area where the London house was situated was not very fashionable at this particular moment and Talbot sold it for a small sum and moved into lodgings.
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