"I believe," Edgar rejoined, "that also applies to you; I don't mean the first of it."
Flora changed the subject.
"I gather that you're not favorably impressed with the place."
"I'm not. If I had to farm it, I'd feel scared; and I don't think George is happy. It's hard to understand how Marston let it get into such a state."
"He was unfitted for the work, and he was further handicapped."
"How?" Edgar asked.
"You may have noticed that while economy ruled outside, the house is remarkably well furnished. The money Marston spent in Winnipeg stores should have gone into the land."
Edgar nodded; he did not agree with George's opinion of Sylvia.
"You don't seem to approve of the way Mrs. Marston managed things. It's rather curious. I always thought her pretty capable in some respects."
"That's very possible," said Flora with a hint of dryness.