His health was completely restored, and the thoughtful expression added character to his handsome physiognomy, and harmonised well with his manly and determined bearing.

He was habited plainly, but with some degree of taste.

As Judith Malmayns had intimated, he was now Mr.Bloundel's partner, and his whole appearance denoted his improved circumstances.
The alteration did not escape the notice of the stranger, who regarded him with much curiosity, and closed the door behind him as he entered the room.
"You are looking much better than when we last met, Leonard Holt," he said, in tones that made his hearer start, "and I am glad to perceive it.

Prosperity seems to attend your path, and you deserve it; whereas misery and every other ill--and I deserve them--dog mine." "I did not recognise you at first, Mr.Thirlby," replied Leonard; "for, in truth, you are much changed.

But you desire to speak with me on a matter of importance.