But it costs so small an effort to be a little better. I tell you I have stood by and heard this man Renshaw laughing over his excesses with the airs of a vicious school-boy.

Mr. Cheal.

Tut, tut, that’s all past. Marriage is the real beginning of a man’s life.

Hugh Murray.

No, sir, it is the end of it—what comes after is either heaven or hell.

[Ephgraves enters.]

Ephgraves.

Miss Brudenell is here with her maid and Mr. Wilfrid.

Hugh Murray.

Don’t bring them in till I ring.