Ainsleigh took a chair, and the Marquis smiled blandly. "Well, well, well," he said, "it is natural you should feel rather nervous of my countrymen, though I assure you, if you do visit me, that you will be quite safe and highly honoured."
"No, thank you Marquis," said Rupert wearily, for he was beginning to feel fatigued.
"I see you are tired," said Lo-Keong, in his stately manner, "sol will merely say I hope to send you some presents from my own country, and then Mr. Asher can speak," he bowed to the solicitor.
"I am glad to tell Mr. Ainsleigh," said the lawyer, "that the Marquis has handed me securities which show that the sum of one hundred thousand pounds is invested in your name. We can transfer the securities to English investments if you like but--"
"I'll leave them in Chinese," said Rupert quickly.
Lo-Keong bowed in a gratified manner. "You will be wise," he said, "they are safe investments and all my interest at the Imperial court, will go to make you richer, if I can."
"You have done enough. Marquis," said Ainsleigh gratefully, "you have given me back my old home."
"And we will be rich besides," said Olivia delightedly.
"There's another thing," said Mr. Asher, looking at the girl, "Miss Pewsey made a will in your favour, Mrs. Ainsleigh."
Olivia drew back with a red face. "Impossible! She hated me."