15/22 Folking is now yours, without encumbrance, and you can give it to whom you please.' 'It was he who paid off the mortgage.' 'You have told me that he sent you part of the money;--but that's between you and him. I am very glad, Caldigate, that your son has done so well;--and the more so perhaps because the early promise was not good. But it may be doubted whether a successful gold-digger will settle down quietly as an English country gentleman.' There can be no doubt that old Mr.Bolton was a little jealous, and, perhaps, in some degree incredulous, as to the success of John Caldigate. With them there had been no period of Newmarket, Davis, and disreputation. On the basis of capital, combined with conduct, they had gradually risen to high success. |