He seemed to think that I wanted to marry Mr.Hine," and she laughed as she spoke, "and that I was trying to find out what we should have to live upon.

I suppose that it was natural he should think so.

And I am so glad that I wrote.

For he told me that although Mr.Hine must eventually have a fortune, it would not be until he himself died and that he was a very healthy man.

So you see, there could be no advantage to any one--" and she did not finish the sentence.
But Chayne could finish it for himself.