I know very well Everard Romfrey will see where the point of likeness between them stops.
I apply for a ship the moment I land.' To test Nevil's judgement of his uncle, Rosamund ventured on showing this letter to Mr.Romfrey.He read it, and said nothing, but subsequently asked, from time to time, 'Has he got his ship yet ?' It assured her that Nevil was not wrong, and dispelled her notion of the vulgar imbroglio of a rich uncle and two thirsty nephews.

She was hardly less relieved in reflecting that he could read men so soberly and accurately.

The desperation of the youth in love had rendered her one little bit doubtful of the orderliness of his wits.

After this she smiled on Cecil's assiduities.

Nevil obtained his appointment to a ship bound for the coast of Africa to spy for slavers.