Cuthbert was not a genius, nor intended to be one; he was to be an accomplished gentleman, and a great proprietor.

The father understood Cuthbert, and could see clearly both his character and career.

He had no scruple in managing his education, and forming his growing mind.

But Ernest puzzled him.

Mr.Maltravers was even a little embarrassed in the boy's society; he never quite overcame that feeling of strangeness towards him which he had experienced when he first received him back from Cleveland, and took Cleveland's directions about his health and so forth.