Nothing less than being born in St.James's Square would content old Mel, and he must have a Marquis for his father.

I needn't be more particular.

Before ladies--ahem! But Burley was the shrewd hand of the two.

Oh-h-h! such a card! He knew the way to get into company without false pretences.

Well, I told you, he had lots more than L100,000--some said two--and he gave up Ryelands; never asked for it, though he won it.