But, in selecting them for one another, the all-wise Providence had overlooked the fact that she was rich and he was poor.

For that oversight Providence apparently was now endeavoring to make amends.

In what certainly was a fantastic and roundabout manner Providence had tardily equipped him with a gift that could lead to great wealth.

And who was he to fly in the face of Providence?
He decided to set about building up a fortune, and building it in a hurry.
From Bruton Street he had emerged upon Berkeley Square; and, as Lady Woodcote had invited him to meet Helen at luncheon at the Ritz, he turned in that direction.

He was too early for luncheon; but in the corridor of the Ritz he knew he would find persons of position and fortune, and in reading their minds he might pass the time before luncheon with entertainment, possibly with profit.