It is a noble feeling on the part of Augustus; you must admit that, Mr.Grey." The irony with which this was said was evident in the squire's face and voice.

Augustus only quietly laughed.

The attorney sat as firm as death.

He was not going to argue with such a statement or to laugh at such a joke.

"I suppose it will come to over a hundred thousand pounds." "Eighty thousand, I should think," said Augustus.