In either case, the fortune would have been greater than that which he would now win, and the money would certainly have been for ever.

But in these attempts he had failed; and Lord Fawn was not a man to think himself ill-used because he did not get the first good thing for which he asked.
"I suppose I may tell the girls ?" said Lady Fawn.
"Yes;--when I am gone.

I must be off now, only I could not bear not to come and see you." "It was so like you, Frederic." "And you'll go to-day ?" "Yes; if you wish it,--certainly." "Go up in the carriage, you know, and take one of the girls with you.
I would not take more than one.

Augusta will be the best.

You'll see Clara, I suppose." Clara was the married sister, Mrs.Hittaway.
"If you wish it." "She had better call too,--say on Thursday.