Reuben at once laid out his wife's money to the best advantage. He bought twenty cows, good milkers, and started a dairy business in Rye. A shop was opened near the Landgate, which sold milk, butter, cream, and eggs from Odiam. He also tried to establish a milk-round in Rye, sending circulars to inns and private houses. He engaged a young woman to serve in the shop, and boys to drive his milk-carts. This meant a big expenditure, and almost all Rose's money was swallowed up by it.
She had slid back to his knee, and the weight and warmth of her comforted him a little. He lifted his head quickly at her words."Away, degraded priest!" answered Sudbury, fiercely, and he raised his arm, and pointed towards the door.
