She was not averse to his dissipations, for in them indeed lay his best chance of getting acquainted with young men of this class; nor, so far, had she been disappointed.

It would be surprising to many a stately pater-familias to learn how easily acquaintanceship, and even friendship, is contracted with his male offspring, if they be among the pleasure-seekers of the town.

A young man of good address and exterior, with plenty of money in his pocket, does not require introduction.

The club door soon flies open to him, but not that of the home.

Richard was on tolerably intimate terms with Chandos, and other young men of the same class--but he had never been introduced to their sisters.