’Fannyisnotgoingtolivewithusjustnow，father。Shewillbehereagooddealintheday，butsheisgoingtoliveoutsidewithuncle。’
’Yousurpriseme。Why？’
’Ithinkunclewantsacompanion，father。Heshouldbeattendedto，andlookedafter。’
’Acompanion？Hepassesmuchofhistimehere。Andyouattendtohimandlookafterhim，Amy，agreatdealmorethaneveryoursisterwill。Youallgooutsomuch；youallgooutsomuch。’
ThiswastokeepuptheceremonyandpretenceofhishavingnoideathatAmyherselfwentoutbythedaytowork。