Then a new idea was presented to him.
John Eustace and Greystock were very intimate,--as also had been Sir Florian and Greystock.

"I tell you what I wish you'd do, Greystock," Eustace said to him one day, as they were standing idly together in the lobby of the House.

For John Eustace was also in Parliament.
"Anything to oblige you, my friend." "It's only a trifle," said Eustace.

"Just to marry your cousin, my brother's widow." "By Jove,--I wish I had the chance!" "I don't see why you shouldn't.

She is sure to marry somebody, and at her age so she ought.