Oh yes, I got a prospectus of some company from the city the other day; and whose name should there be upon the list of directors but Reginald Harrington Lind's! And Lord Carbury's, too! Pray, is the entire family going into business ?" "Well, I believe the undertaking to be a commercially sound one; and--" "Fancy _you_ talking about commercial soundness!" "True.

It must sound strange to you.

But it is no longer unusual for men in my position to take an active part in the direction of commerce.

We have duties as well as privileges.

I gave my name and took a few shares chiefly on the recommendation of Jasper and of my own stockbroker.