CHAPTER IX.
WHAT TO DO WITH HER?
After Mrs. Rushton had been laid to rest in her grave her worldly
affairs had to be looked into. She had died possessed of a great deal of
property, and her relations were well aware that she had never made a
will. Her brother had lately urged her to make a will, but she had
always put off the unpleasant task. Now there was nothing to be done but
to divide the property among the relatives to whom it reverted by law.
After the funeral her late husband's relations and Mr. Enderby met at
Amber Hill and discussed these matters of business.
In the meantime Hetty had been left at Amber Hill in the care of the
housekeeper, for Mr. Enderby would not allow his wife to carry her off
to Wavertree.
"It would be a mistake," he said, "to begin what we may not think proper
to go on with afterwards. If the child comes home with us now she may
feel herself aggrieved, later, at being sent away. To act with prudence
is our first duty towards her."
So Hetty had been left with the housekeeper, who, being a kind woman in
her way, tried to comfort her with cakes and jam.
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