“That’s all you can say?” asked Lord Tottlebury.
“Yes, sir; I mean, my lord.”
“It comes to nothing,” said Lord Tottlebury, decisively.
“Nothing at all,” said George. “Thank you, Stubbs. I’ll join you and Mr. Jennings in a moment.”
“Good-bye, Mr. Stubbs,” said Neaera. “I’m sure I should have known you if I’d ever seen you before.”
Stubbs withdrew, believing himself to have received a compliment.
“Of course this ends the matter, George,” said Lord Tottlebury.
“I should hope so,” said Gerald.
George looked at Neaera; and as he looked the conviction grew stronger on him that she was Nelly Game.
“Mr. George Neston is not convinced,” said she, mockingly.