I don't know how she can look at a fellow like me." "Dear me, how humble we are!" said Lady Holmhurst.

"Well, that is the way of men before marriage.

And now, as Augusta carries both your fortunes on her back as well as in her face and brain, I venture to suggest that you had better go and see a lawyer about the matter; that is, if you have quite finished your little talk.

I suppose that you will come and dine with us, Mr.Meeson, and if you like to come a little early, say half-past six, I daresay that Augusta will arrange to be in, to hear what you have found out about this will, you know.

And now--an revoir." "I think that that is a very nice young man, my dear," said Lady Holmhurst as soon as Eustace had bowed himself out.