On a great question, so near my heart as this, give me
the steady light of common sense, not the wayward coruscations of a
fiery imagination. Bella dear, I shall send the boy to a good school,
and so cut off at one blow all the low associations that have caused
the mischief."
"You know what is best, dear," said Lady Bassett; "you are wiser than
any of us."
In the morning she got hold of Mr. Rolfe, and asked him if he could put
her in the way of getting more than three per cent for her money
_without risk._
"Only one," said .Rolfe. "London freeholds in rising situations let to
substantial tenants. I can get you five per cent that way, if you are
always ready to buy. The thing does not offer every day."
"I have twenty thousand pounds to dispose of so," said Lady Bassett.
"Very well," said Rolfe. "I'll look out for you, but Oldfield must
examine titles and do the actual business. The best of that investment
is, it is always improving; no ups and downs. Come," thought he,
"Cassandra has not spoken quite in vain."
Sir Charles acted on his judgment, and in due course sent Mr. Bassett
to a school at some distance, kept by a clergyman, who had the credit
in that county of exercising sharp supervision and strict discipline.
Sir Charles made no secret of the boy's eccentricities.
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