He was
not married. He had acknowledged to himself that he could not marry
without money; and he would not marry for money. He had put aside
from him, as not within his reach, the comforts of marriage. But-- We
will not, however, at the present moment inquire more curiously into
the private life and circumstances of our new friend Adolphus
Crosbie.
After the sentence pronounced against him by Lilian, the two girls
remained silent for awhile. Bell was, perhaps, a little angry with
her sister. It was not often that she allowed herself to say much in
praise of any gentleman; and, now that she had spoken a word or two
in favour of Mr Crosbie, she felt herself to be rebuked by her sister
for this unwonted enthusiasm. Lily was at work on a drawing, and in
a minute or two had forgotten all about Mr Crosbie; but the injury
remained on Bell's mind and prompted her to go back to the subject.
"I don't like those slang words, Lily."
"What slang words?"
"You know what you called Bernard's friend."
"Oh; a swell. I fancy I do like slang. I think it's awfully jolly to
talk about things being jolly.
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