With meek obedience she passed the bill to him.
He scrutinized it closely, but the result of his inspection seemed to be favorable, and he put it away in his vest pocket.
Scott noticed that he had regarded the roll of bills with a covetous glance, and he felt that the earl had been imprudent in making such a display of his money.
"It's all right," their host said, slowly. "You're an honest man. You pay your bills."
The earl smiled, and opening the outer door, went out, followed by Scott.
"What do you think of our host, Scott?" he asked.
"I distrust him, Mr. Grant. I am sorry you showed him that roll of bills."
"It may have been imprudent, but I don't think there is any danger of his attempting to rob me."
"He was curious to learn your business. I wonder what his is."