"
"We are sure of it now, dearest. Uncle Simon has turned up
trumps after all, and so have his investments."
"What do you mean exactly?"
"I mean that yesterday I received a letter from him saying that
he was now rich, and would pay back all I had lent him. I went
up to London to-day, and had an interview. The result of that is
that I am some thousands to the good, that Uncle Simon is well
off for the rest of his life and will require no more assistance,
and that my three hundred a year is quite clear for ever and ever
and ever."
"Then we can marry," cried Miss Kendal with a gasp of delight.
"Whenever you choose--next week if you like."
"In January then--just after Christmas. We'll go on a trip to
Italy and return to take a flat in London. Oh, Archie, I am
sorry I thought so badly of your uncle. He has behaved very
well. And what a mercy it is that he will require no more
assistance! You are sure he will not."
"If he does, he won't get it," said Hope candidly. "While I was
a bachelor I could assist him; but when I am married I must look
after myself and my wife." He gave Lucy a hug. "It's all right
now, dear, and Uncle Simon has behaved excellently--far better
than I expected.
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