But I cannot accept the money." "You have consulted no one ?" "No one." You have a guardian or friends?
"I have been living with my uncle, Mr.Bullsom.He has been very kind to me, and I have--" "Mary!" They both turned round.

Selina and Mr.Bullsom had issued from the shop before which they stood, Both were looking at Lord Arranmore with curiosity, in Selina's case mixed with suspicion.
"Is this your uncle ?" he asked.

"Will you introduce me ?" Mary bit her lip.
"Uncle, this is Lord Arranmore," she said.

"Mr.Bullsom, my cousin, Miss Bullsom." Mr.Bullsom retained presence of mind enough to remove a new and very shiny silk hat, and to extend a yellow, dog-skinned gloved hand.
"Very proud to meet your lordship," he declared.

"I--I wasn't aware--" Lord Arranmore extricated his hand from a somewhat close grasp, and bowed to Selina.
"We are neighbours, you know, Mr.Bullsom," he said, "at Medchester.