I am sure he is unprincipled and profligate:--you must forget him." "I will try to do so," sighed Amabel.

And the conversation dropped.
On the following day, Maurice Wyvil entered the grocer's shop.

He was more richly attired than before, and there was a haughtiness in his manner which he had not hitherto assumed.

What passed between him and Bloundel was not known, for the latter never spoke of it; but the result may be gathered from the fact that the young gallant was not allowed an interview with the grocer's daughter.
From this moment the change previously noticed took place in Amabel's demeanour towards Leonard.

She seemed scarcely able to endure his presence, and sedulously avoided his regards.