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Saying this he stopped recoiled as if suddenly made aware by the very words himself had uttered, what contrasted with the unsullied dignity of the tradesman's life, the spotless innocence of the tradesman's daughter what a foul tattered rag, fit to be torn down by an honest gust, was that flaunting emblazonment, the so-called "honour" of Luxmore! "I understand you now.
But although John would have supported the Bill, he was too honest to let himself be elected for a "rotten borough." So he declined, and Luxmore next tried to win him over by offering the lease of some important cloth-mills he owned; but these he would not take on credit, and he had no money to pay for them.
We entered, making little noise; but John's head was taller than most heads present; the sheriff saw him at once, and bowed courteously. So did young Mr. Herbert Oldtower, so did the Earl of Luxmore. Richard Brithwood alone took no notice, but turned his back and looked another way. It was now many years since I had seen the 'squire, Lady Caroline's husband.
"Honour is only spoken of between equals," said the earl, haughtily. "But on one thing Mr. Halifax may always rely my excellent memory." With a smile and bow as perfect as if he were victoriously quitting the field, Lord Luxmore departed.
Father, I want you to explain to me, for I can't well understand all this that they have been saying about Lord Ravenel." John explained, as simply and briefly as he could. "I understand. Then, though he is Earl of Luxmore, he is quite poor poorer than any of us? And he has made himself poor in order to pay his own and his father's debts, and keep other people from suffering from any fault of his?
So saying, the old lady arose, as if to dismiss her visitor; but Somerset, looking somewhat blankly on the key, began to protest. 'Dear Mrs. Luxmore, said he, 'this is a most unusual proposal. You know nothing of me, beyond the fact that I displayed both impudence and timidity. I may be the worst kind of scoundrel; I may sell your furniture
I thought the answer brief; but then he was looking intently upon Guy's sister, who held his hands in her childish, affectionate way; she had not yet relinquished her privilege of being Lord Ravenel's "pet." When, hesitatingly, he proposed returning to Luxmore, unwilling to intrude upon the marriage, the little lady would not hear of it for a moment.
And besides, just at this moment Mr. Brown, Lord Luxmore's steward, passed riding solemnly along. He barely touched his hat to Mr. Halifax. "Poor Mr. Brown! He has a grudge against me for those Mexican speculations I refused to embark in; he did, and lost everything but what he gets from Lord Luxmore. I do think, Phineas, the country has been running mad this year after speculation.
"But my little Muriel has not finished her tune?" "She will, some day," said the child. So she came down from the organ-loft, feeling her way along the aisles; and we all went out together, locking the church-door. Lord Ravenel was rather sad that night; he was going away from Luxmore for some time. We guessed why because the earl was coming.
'O Harry, Harry, she cried, 'how you shame me! But this is the God's truth. I am a dangerous and wicked girl. My name is Clara Luxmore. I was never nearer Cuba than Penzance. From first to last I have cheated and played with you. And what I am I dare not even name to you in words. Indeed, until to-day, until the sleepless watches of last night, I never grasped the depth and foulness of my guilt.
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