If I could I would prove Mountjoy Scarborough to be his father's heir to-morrow.

Indeed, I am altogether on your side in the matter,--if you would believe it." Here Mr.Tyrrwhit again laughed.

"But you will not believe it, and I do not ask you to do so.

As it is we must be opposed to each other." "Where is the young man ?" asked Mr.Tyrrwhit.
"Ah, that is a question I am not bound to answer, even if I knew.

It is a matter on which I say nothing.