"Yes. I fancy the old lady has a mistaken idea that he's poverty-stricken. Of course, I know that can't be the case if you——"
"Do not finish that sentence, Lieutenant Kingsland; I'm quite willing to oblige you—by mentioning to the Dowager the amount of Mr. Stanley's income—if I know it."
"She'll accept your word for it, even if you don't, and once her attention is turned to him, I'll have a clear field."
"Is that the help you wanted?"
"No, I want you to square the parson."
"Oh, I see; that's a more difficult matter. When do you wish to command his services?"
"If I need 'em at all it'll be in about three days. To-day's Thursday—say Sunday."
"I'll do what I can."
"You're a brick. Oh, by the way, I spoke to Darcy about that letter you gave me at the Hyde Park Club."
"And he told you to keep a still tongue in your head and leave it to me."