Arthur writes, though, that his letters are very reserved and not frequent.

What can be the meaning of it ?" "There was always a want of candor and generosity in Walter's disposition," remarked Alice's mother.
"You never liked him, Anna," said Mr.Weston; "why was it ?" "Arthur and Walter contrast so strongly," answered Mrs.Weston.

"Arthur was always perfectly honest and straight-forward, even as a little child; though quiet in his way of showing it, he is so affectionate in his disposition.

Walter is passionate and fickle, condescending to those he loves, but treating with a proud indifference every one else.

I wonder he does not go abroad, he has the command of his fortune now, and here he can never be happily situated; no woman of delicacy would ever think of marrying him with that stain on his birth." "How beautiful his mother was, Cousin Janet!" said Mr.Weston.