I felt as if I had been the means of ruining him.

But of course, I hadn't.

He lived for some time after that, and, I understand, died a rich man." "Yes.

He left what I'd call a heap of money.

My nephew and niece don't seem to think so, but I do." "So you see, Captain, why I stopped calling on the Warrens, and why I did not accept Miss Warren's invitation." "I see....