The bicyclist without a glance rode on, and shortly after reached the lodge gates.

They were open, in anticipation of his arrival.
He rode up the long drive, across the park, under the old elms, and alighted at the mansion before the dinner bell rang, much to his relief; for his host had more than one daughter, and Phillip liked to arrange his toilet to perfection before he joined their society.

His twenty-five-guinea dressing-case, elaborately fitted up--too completely indeed, for he had no use for the razor--soon enabled him to trim and prepare for the dining-room.

His five-guinea coat, elegant studs, spotless shirt and wristbands, valuable seal ring on one finger, patent leather boots, keyless watch, eyeglass, gold toothpick in one pocket, were all carefully selected, and in the best possible style.

Mr.Phillip--he would have scorned the boyish 'master'-- was a gentleman, from the perfumed locks above to the polished patent leather below.