"Go on."
"Well," said Leyton, a little impatiently, "that's the belief everybody
has, and you've not contradicted it. And on that we've taken the
responsibility of not interfering with Somers's attentions."
"Well?" said Rushbrook, interrogatively.
"Well," replied Leyton, emphatically, "you see I must ask you positively
if you HAVE done anything, or are you going to do anything for him?"
"Well," replied Rushbrook, with exasperating coolness, "what do you call
this marriage?"
"I don't understand you," said Leyton.
"Look here, Leyton," said Rushbrook, suddenly and abruptly facing him;
"Jack Somers has brains, knowledge of society, tact, accomplishments,
and good looks: that's HIS capital as much as mine is money. I employ
him: that's his advertisement, recommendation, and credit. Now, on the
strength of this, as you say, Miss Nevil is willing to invest in him; I
don't see what more can be done."
"But if her uncle don't think it enough?"
"She's independent, and has money for both.
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