“If the girl is willing, it may be a good plan.”
“Thank you, my lord. Your advice is very kind.”
“The young man seems on very good terms with Lord Bedford,” said Carl’s companion, whose name was Atwood, with a shade of envy in his voice.
“Yes,” said Carl.
“I wish he would introduce me,” went on Mr. Atwood.
“I should prefer the introduction of a different man,” said Carl.
“Why? He seems to move in good society.”
“Without belonging to it.”
“Then you know him?”
“Better than I wish I did.”