What if he should come philandering after Dorothy?
Mrs.Hanway-Harley's feathers began to rise.

No beggar fed by charity need hope for her daughter's hand; she was firm-set as to that.
Perhaps Mr.Gwynn intended to make him rich by his will.

At this Mrs.
Hanway-Harley's feathers showed less excitement.

Mr.Gwynn should be sounded on the subject of bequests.

Why not put the question to Mr.
Storms?
It would at least lead to the development of that equivocal gentleman's expectations.
"Has Mr.Gwynn any family in England ?" asked Mrs.Hanway-Harley.
"A nephew or two, I believe; possibly a brother." "But he will make you his heir." "Me ?" Richard gave a negative shake of the head.