Now, all we really know is that he's a great friend of yours; that you trust a good deal to him; that he manages your social affairs; that you treat him as a son or nephew, and it's generally believed that he's as good as provided for by you--eh?
Did you speak ?" "No," said Rushbrook, quietly regarding the statue as if taking its measurement for a suitable apartment for it.

"Go on." "Well," said Leyton, a little impatiently, "that's the belief everybody has, and you've not contradicted it.

And on that we've taken the responsibility of not interfering with Somers's attentions." "Well ?" said Rushbrook, interrogatively.
"Well," replied Leyton, emphatically, "you see I must ask you positively if you HAVE done anything, or are you going to do anything for him ?" "Well," replied Rushbrook, with exasperating coolness, "what do you call this marriage ?" "I don't understand you," said Leyton.
"Look here, Leyton," said Rushbrook, suddenly and abruptly facing him; "Jack Somers has brains, knowledge of society, tact, accomplishments, and good looks: that's HIS capital as much as mine is money.

I employ him: that's his advertisement, recommendation, and credit.

Now, on the strength of this, as you say, Miss Nevil is willing to invest in him; I don't see what more can be done." "But if her uncle don't think it enough ?" "She's independent, and has money for both." "But if she thinks she's been deceived, and changes her mind ?" "Leyton, you don't know Miss Nevil.