Gordon, also, for a man who was never boisterous, seemed very contented.

He was fond of exercising hospitality, and he confessed to Bernard that he was just now in the humor for having his house full of people.

Fortune continued to gratify this generous taste; for just as Bernard was coming away another guest made his appearance.

The new-comer was none other than the Honourable Augustus Lovelock, who had just arrived in New York, and who, as he added, had long desired to visit the United States.

Bernard merely witnessed his arrival, and was struck with the fact that as he presented himself--it seemed quite a surprise--Blanche really stopped chattering..