As I anticipated, there was nothing suspicious about his movements so long as play was comparatively low, for the advantage that he gained from his confederate enabled him to be sure of winning in the long run; it was only in the last game, which was a high one, that, as he knew that your son had a strong hand, he was tempted to stock his hand with false cards; and watching closely, I had no difficulty in detecting his method." "Well, sir, you have, at any rate, laid us both under the deepest obligation.

Is there any possible way in which we can show our gratitude ?" Mark thought for a moment.
"In one way you might do me a favor, Mr.Cotter.A ward of my father's, who will inherit some property when she comes of age, is at present finishing her education in town, and is living with a lady who has been her friend and companion since childhood.

I have a good many acquaintances, but they are all bachelors; and having been living down at my father's place, near Reigate, for so many years, the ladles have no acquaintances in London.

They live at Islington, and their life is a very dull one.

I am anxious, for several reasons, that the young lady should have the advantage of going somewhat into society.