CHAPTER XIII.
HOPE'S BIRTH TO INNOCENCE, AND HOPE'S DEATH TO FRAUD.
John Dillaway's sudden loss of property, his character exploded as a monied man, and the strong probability of his turning out a felon, had a great effect on the spirits of Sir Thomas.

He had called upon his promising son in prison, had found him very sulky, disinclined for social intercourse, and any thing but filial; all he condescended to growl, with a characteristic d---- or two interlarding his eloquence, was this taunting speech: "Well, governor, I may thank you and your counsels for this.

Here's a precious end to all my clever tricks of trade! I wish you joy of your son, and of your daughter too, old man.

Who wrote that letter?
What, not found out yet?
and does she still starve for it?
Who gained money as you bade him--never mind how?
And is now going to do honour to the family all round the world, ey ?--Ha, ha, ha!" The poor unhappy father tottered away as quickly as he could, while yet the brutal laughter of that unnatural son rang upon his ears.

He was quite miserable, let him turn which way he would.