He is, besides, both frank and handsome, with a good deal of dash and insinuation in his address and manner, and, besides, a good property, I am told.

But, in the meantime, I have a favor to ask of you; that is, if you think you can place confidence in me." "Every confidence, my dear Harry," said Charles, clasping his hand warmly; "every confidence.

As I said before, you shall be my guide and adviser." "Thank you, Charles.

I may make mistakes, but I shall do all for the best.

Well, then, will you leave O'Connor to me?
If you do, I shall not promise much, because I am not master of future events; but this is all I ask of you--yes, there is one thing more--to hold aloof from her and her family for a time." "After what you have told me, Harry, that is an unnecessary request now; but as for O'Connor, I think he ought to be left to myself." "And so he shall in due time; but I must place him in a proper position for you first--a thing which you could not do now, nor even attempt to do, without meanness.