To his sensitive nature the transaction seemed one of doubtful worth.
However, no one else appeared to be troubled, if, indeed, these things existed elsewhere than in his own imagination.

This, Morris admitted, was possible, for their access of prosperity might, after all, be no more than a resurrection of credit, vivified by the news of his engagement with the only child of a man known to be wealthy.

His uncle Porson, with a solemnity that was almost touching, had bestowed upon Mary and himself a jerky but earnest blessing before he drove home on the night of the dinner-party.

He went so far, indeed, as to kiss them both; an example which the Colonel followed with a more finished but equally heartfelt grace.
Now his uncle John beamed upon him daily like the noonday sun.

Also he began to take him into his confidence, and consult him as to the erection of houses, affairs of business, and investments.