"It became mine last June.

I believe his lordship kept the fact a close secret." "He was obliged to keep it a secret," interposed Mr.Warburton, addressing Lord Mount Severn, "for not a stiver of the purchase money could he have fingered had it got wind.

Except ourselves and Mr.
Carlyle's agents, the fact was made known to none." "It is strange, sir, that you could not urge the claims of his child upon the earl," rejoined the new peer to Mr.Warburton, his tone one of harsh reproof.

"You were in his confidence; you knew the state of his affairs; it was in your line of duty to do it." "Knowing the state of his affairs, my lord, we knew how useless the urging it would be," returned Mr.Warburton.

"Your lordship has but a faint idea of the burdens Lord Mount Severn had upon him.