“But Gerty does not happen to know,” Miss Bart rejoined, “that I owe every penny of that legacy.” “Good God!” Selden exclaimed, startled out of his composure by the abruptness of the statement. “Every penny of it, and more too,” Lily repeated; “and you now perhaps see why I prefer to remain with Mrs. Hatch rather than take advantage of Gerty’s kindness. I have no money left, except my small income, and I must earn something more to keep myself alive.”
