And you will beware of other adventurers, Lesbia, men of a worse stamp than Mr.Hammond, more experienced in ruse and iniquity, men steeped to the lips in worldly knowledge, men who look upon women as mere counters in the game of life.

The world thinks that I am rich, and you will no doubt take rank as an heiress.

You will therefore be a mark for every spendthrift, noble or otherwise, who wants to restore his broken fortunes by a wealthy marriage.

And now, my dearest, good-bye.
Half my heart goes with you.

Nothing could induce me to part with you, even for a few weeks, except the conviction that it is for your good.' 'But we shall not be parted next year, I hope, grandmother,' said Lesbia, affectionately.