She was illegitimate--a rich man's child! 'Gad, Mr.Richardson should hear of it,' he continued with more than his usual energy.

'Pamela--why you might be Pamela!' 'That if you please,' she said quickly, 'for certainly I shall never be Clarissa.' Sir George laughed.

'With such charms it is better not to be too sure!' he answered.

And he looked at her furtively and looked away again.

A coach bound eastwards came out of the gates; but it had little of his attention, though he seemed to be watching the bustle.