It was a 'prospectus,' and the title of it was 'Palace Hotel Company of Venice (Limited).' The two words, 'Palace' and 'Venice,' instantly recalled her mind to the unwelcome visit of Lady Montbarry.

'What is that ?' she asked, pointing to the title.
Henry suspended his search, and glanced at the prospectus.

'A really promising speculation,' he said.

'Large hotels always pay well, if they are well managed.

I know the man who is appointed to be manager of this hotel when it is opened to the public; and I have such entire confidence in him that I have become one of the shareholders of the Company.' The reply did not appear to satisfy Agnes.