"There are plenty of millionaires' daughters whom I would not regard as good enough for my brother.

And, let me tell you, the family is making progress.

A little bird whispered the other day that George's name will appear in the next list of honors.

He is to receive a knighthood." It was not new to Theydon to learn that his brother-in-law stood in high favor with the Government, because Paxton had been appointed on two Royal Commissions with reference to mining regulations, but he affected a surprised incredulity as offering a way of escape from an inquisition which he dreaded.
"Dear me!" he smirked.
Therein he erred.

His sister gave him a puzzled glance.
"You are not yourself today, Frank," she said dubiously.