"Now this young man that is wanting to marry you has got all these things, and as far as I can judge with my experience in the world, is as likely to make a good husband as any one I know." He paused for an answer but Mary could only lean close upon his arm and be silent.

"Have you anything to say about it, my dear?
You see it has been going on now a long time, and of course he'll look to have it decided." But still she could say nothing.

"Well, now;--he has been with me to-day." "Mr.Twentyman ?" "Yes,--Mr.Twentyman.

He knows you're going to Cheltenham and of course he has nothing to say against that.

No young man such as he would be sorry that his sweetheart should be entertained by such a lady as Lady Ushant.