"You tell me that my portion has increased in value by ten thousand pounds.

I am delighted to hear it.

And I thank you very much.

And as for--" He broke off short, and Mr.Taynton let a perceptible pause follow before he interrupted.
"As for the possibility of your marrying ?" he suggested.
Morris gave him a quick, eager, glance.
"Yes, I think there is that possibility," he said.

"I hope--I hope it is not far distant." "My dear boy--" said the lawyer.
"Ah, not a word.