If it comes
back to me I shall send it again. If you refuse to make use of
it, you will have the kindness to put it aside and consider it as
belonging to Willie. The other money of which I spoke will be
sent to you once a month. As our concerns are no longer between
us alone, I must protect myself against anyone who would be
likely to accuse me of not giving you what I could afford. For
your advice I thank you, but remember that in withdrawing from me
your affection you have lost all right to offer me counsel.'
He went out and posted this at once.
By three o'clock the furniture of his room was arranged. He had
not kept a carpet; that was luxury, and beyond his due. His score
of volumes must rank upon the mantelpiece; his clothing must be
kept in the trunk. Cups, plates, knives, forks, and spoons would
lie in the little open cupboard, the lowest section of which was
for his supply of coals. When everything was in order he drew
water from a tap on the landing and washed himself; then, with
his bag, went out to make purchases. A loaf of bread, butter,
sugar, condensed milk; a remnant of tea he had brought with him.
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