There is risk with every man,--unless you will be contented with the prig you described.

Of course there would be risk with my brother.

He has been a gambler." "They say he is one still." "He has given it up in part, and would entirely at your instance." "And they say other things of him, Laura." "It is true.

He has had paroxysms of evil life which have well-nigh ruined him." "And these paroxysms are so dangerous! Is he not in debt ?" "He is,--but not deeply.

Every shilling that he owes would be paid;--every shilling.