But, invested at four percent, it added an annual two thousand pounds to Mrs.Vere's annual one thousand.

Result, three thousand a year, encumbered with Mr.Gallilee.On reflection, Mrs.Vere accepted the encumbrance--and reaped her reward.

Susan was no longer distinguished as the sister who had her dresses made in Paris; and Mrs.
Gallilee was not now subjected to the indignity of getting a lift in Lady Northlake's carriage.
What was the history of Robert, during this interval of time?
In two words, Robert disgraced himself.
Taking possession of his country house, the new squire was invited to contribute towards the expense of a pack of hounds kept by subscription in the neighbourhood, and was advised to make acquaintance with his fellow-sportsmen by giving a hunt-breakfast.

He answered very politely; but the fact was not to be concealed--the new man refused to encourage hunting: he thought that noble amusement stupid and cruel.

For the same reason, he refused to preserve game.