He must have a horse to ride, and rings and coats to wear, and bright little canes to carry, and above all the means of making presents.

He must not be seen to be poor.

Fortunately, most fortunately, Chance had befriended him lately and had given him some ready money.

But if he went on gambling Chance would certainly take it all away again.

For aught that the poor mother knew, Chance might have done so already.