"Men with cash generally give their wives a bit down," said Tom.
"If he did that, wouldn't it be rather like buying me?" she asked.
"Lord, no! Rich folk do it, the swells. Why shouldn't he?"
"He's not what I'd call a swell—real gentleman—not like Mr. Chesney," said Jane.
"That's different; there's not many men like him."
"No, that's true," said Jane with a sigh.
"I'll put a few questions to him," said Tom. "Wonder what his business is?"
"Surveyor; he says so."
"Can't make it out why he hangs about here so long without it's for your sake, lass."
"Perhaps that has something to do with it."