But a supposition founded on pretty close observation.

Only mind, I do not say Lucia might not be a little sorry herself.

You were away, and a girl does not lose a handsome fellow like Percy, who has been following her about everywhere as if he were her pet dog, without feeling the loss more or less.

At least that is my idea." "He has soon consoled himself." "My dear fellow, everybody can't step into possession of L10,000 a year all at once.

Most people have to do something for a living, and the only thing Percy could do was to marry." They said good-night soon after this, and went upstairs, Maurice blessing the Fates which seemed determined to give him all possible hope and encouragement.