She disengaged herself finally from Agatha and turned to Dillwyn.
"You, of course, understand that your visits here are at an end," said she; "and your acquaintance with my niece also." Dillwyn bowed.
"My visits shall be at an end, of course; but my acquaintance with Miss Nesbitt—-"
"What, sir! After all I have said—after representing to you that you are damaging her fortune—you refuse to withdraw your—-"
"Claim!" He suggested the word. "Yes; I refuse."
"You are aware that she will not have a penny from me on her marriage with you or ever?"
"How could the consideration of money attach itself to her?" said he, with a tender smile—his eyes were now on Agatha. "Surely she herself—How could one think of money?" said he.
He went forward and drew Agatha into his arms and kissed her. It was the simplest action. He then bowed to Mrs. Greatorex and left the room.
CHAPTER XXX
"What a heavenly spot!" said Mrs. Poynter.