This leasing of itself half established Mr.Gwynn in a highest local esteem; his being English did the rest, since in the Capital of America it is better, socially, to come from anywhere rather than from home.

In addition to those advantages of Baron Trenk's house and an English emanation, Mr.Gwynn made his advent indorsed to the Washington banks by the Bank of England; also he was received by the British Ambassador, on whom he made a call of respect the moment he set foot in town.
It became known that Mr.Gwynn was either widower or bachelor; and at that, coupled with his having taken a large house, the hope crept about that in the season he would entertain.

The latter thought addressed itself tenderly to the local appetite, which was ready to be received wherever there abode good cooks and sound wines.

Mr.Gwynn, it should be mentioned, was duly elected a member of the Metropolitan Club--where he never went; as was likewise Richard--who was seen there a great deal.
Richard had not come to town until both Mr.Gwynn and his house were established.

When he did appear, it was difficult for the public to fix him in his proper place.