He was prepared to marry and commence housekeeping upon a less sum for all his expenses.

However, he had done his commission, had written to Lady Clavering, and had telegraphed to Paris.

He had almost brought himself to write to Lady Ongar, but when the moment came he abstained.

He had sent the telegram as from H.Clavering.She might think that it came from Hugh, if she pleased.

He was unable not to attend specially to his dress when he went to meet her at the Victoria Station.