The new influence at work on the young nobleman was evident, if only in the language used.
Gower answered mildly: 'That can hardly be said of a man who's going to marry.'
'Perhaps not. Lady Fleetwood is aware?'
'Lady Fleetwood does me the honour to approve my choice.'
'You mean, you're dead on to it with this girl?'
'For a year or more.'
'Fond of her?'
'All my heart.'
'In love!'
'Yes, in love. The proof of it is, I 've asked her now I can support her as a cottager leaning on the Three Per Cents.'