Once, they had taken a walk together down Cheapside, which from that moment became a holy place.

Then came the day when, at Jewdwine's invitation, _Helen in Leuce_ travelled down from London to Oxford, and from Oxford to Harmouth.

Her neo-classic beauty appealed to Jewdwine's taste (and to the taste of Jewdwine's cousin); he recognized in Rickman a disciple, and was instantly persuaded of his genius.

At one bound Rickman had leapt the barrier of the counter; and here he was, enthusiastic and devoted.

To be sure, his devotion was not fed largely upon praise; for, unlike the younger man, Jewdwine admired but sparingly.