The manner in which the money was spent was discreditable.

There were avenues a respectable firm knew only by rumour, there were insane gambling speculations, which could only end in disaster, there were things one could not decently concern one's self with.

Lady Anstruthers' family had doubtless become indignant and disgusted, and had dropped the whole affair.

Sad for the poor woman, but not unnatural.
And now appears a Miss Vanderpoel, who wishes to appoint an interview with Messrs.

Townlinson & Sheppard.