"Who is the man ?" he asked sharply.
"I think I may tell you," said Mrs.Andrews, enjoying her sense of importance.

"It is Mr.Stocks, the new member." George restrained with difficulty a very natural oath.

Then he looked at his informant and saw in her face only silliness and truth.

For the good woman had indeed persuaded herself of the verity of her fancy.

Mr.
Stocks had told her that he had her father's consent and good wishes, and misinterpreting the girl's manner she had considered the affair settled.
It was unfortunate that Mr.Wishart at this moment showed such obvious signs of restlessness that the lady rose to take her leave, otherwise George might have learned the truth.