"Put that and that together, and there is a meaning in this
procedure beyond the simple rental of the place," said Wallingford.
"What is your inference?" asked Mrs. Montgomery.
"I have made none as yet," he replied. "But I will see Judge
Bigelow, and have some talk with him. Of course, I can have nothing
to say, adverse to a requirement of rent. Executors are responsible
for the right use of property in their hands, and must see that it
produces an interest, if in a position to pay anything. You do not,
of course, wish to occupy the whole of these grounds. It may be,
that the use of the house, garden, lawn, and appurtenances, may be
secured at a moderate rent. If so, do you wish to remain?"
"I would prefer remaining here, if the rent is within a certain
sum."
"Say three hundred dollars?"
"Yes. If not beyond that sum, I will remain," replied Mrs.
Montgomery.
The interview which Mr. Wallingford held with Judge Bigelow a few
hours afterwards, was not satisfactory. The proposition to let Mrs.
Montgomery and her daughter occupy the house, separate from the
extensive grounds, would not be entertained.
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