You do not know, perhaps, that he is a count in his own country, but we decided not to use the title here." "Then Mr.Capella is not a poor man ?" "By no means.

He is far from rich as we understand the word.

He is worth, I believe, L1,500 a-year.

Why do you ask?
Had you the impression that he married me for my money ?" "There might well be other reasons," thought Brett, glancing at the beautiful and stately woman by his side.

But it was no moment for idle compliments.
"Such things have been done," he said drily.
"Then disabuse your mind of the idea.