Of Scotch-Irish inheritance, the direct descendant of one Gregory Truesdale, who had died a martyr for Presbyterianism, Archibald Fowler was inspired by something of the austere devotion which had fortified his religious ancestor.

Since his college days his private life had been irreproachable.

Though he was a stronger character than his wife, he regarded her with almost superstitious reverence, and made no decision above Wall Street without consulting her.

His heart, and as much of his time as he could spare from business, were hers, and she made the most of them.

Women, as women, did not attract him, and he avoided them except at his own table, where custom constrained him to be polite.
After a few courteous words to Mrs.Crowborough, he had turned with relief to her husband.
"You've got a bright chap in your office, Stanley," he said; "that fellow Latham.