Never before had the Honorable Percy Storndale expressed himself in so manly a fashion; it was as though contact with Aaron were bringing out his best qualities.
"Was it your intention, Mr. Storndale, to come to me so soon after your marriage?"
"I had no settled intention when to come, sir, but I have been forced to it sooner than I expected."
"What has forced you to it?"
"Writs. When needs must, you know, sir."
"Are you heavily in debt?"
"To the tune of three thousand, sir."
"When a question of this kind is asked the answer is generally below the mark."
"True enough, sir, but I am pretty close to it this time. Ruth's an angel, but she's a sensible woman as well. She made me put everything down."
"If I settle the claims against you "--the young man looked up with a flush in his face--"you will get into debt again."