Captain Bellfield at that moment was seen leading Miss Vavasor away to a new place on the sands, whither he was followed by a score of dancers; and Mr Cheesacre saw that now at last he might reap the reward for which he had laboured.

He was alone with the widow, and having been made bold by wine, had an opportunity of fighting his battle, than which none better could ever be found.

He was himself by no means a poor man, and he despised poverty in others.

It was well that there should be poor gentry, in order that they might act as satellites to those who, like himself, had money.

As to Mrs Greenow's money, there was no doubt.