How proud he had been of Hudig's benevolent interest in his fate! How proud he was when invited by Hudig to stay with him at his little house in the country--where he could meet men, men of official position--as a friend.
Vinck had been green with envy.

Oh, yes! He had believed in the best thing, and took the girl like a gift of fortune.

How he boasted to Hudig of being free from prejudices.

The old scoundrel must have been laughing in his sleeve at his fool of a confidential clerk.

He took the girl, guessing nothing.