The Heart

Madam Cavendish nodded approvingly when she had done. "'Tis a wise

choice," said she, "and as soon as the ship comes in have the goods

brought here and unpacked that I may see them." With that she rose

stiffly, and, beckoning Catherine, who looked as if she could

scarcely stand herself, much less serve as prop for another, she

went out, tapping her stick heavily on one side, on the other

leaning on her granddaughter's shoulder.