You are so noble in mind yourself, you do not even understand want of nobility in others.

Do you not know that there are many people who would pretend to love you for the sake of your fortune ?" "I wish I had no fortune," said the young girl, wistfully.

"How shall I know, Adelaide, when any one loves me for myself ?" "When they are, like Allan, willing to die rather than to own their love; willing to suffer everything and anything rather than be suspected of fortune-hunting." "No one could suspect your brother Allan of that." "No one who knows him.

But, Miss Arleigh, what would your guardian, Lord Ridsdale, say--what would Miss Carleton say--if Allan went to them, as I know he wants to do, and asked permission to work for you, to try and win you?
Listen to me--I am telling you the truth.

They would not be content with insult, with dismissing him ignominiously, but they would mar his future.