However, I understand that you have
made quite a mint of money, which is the chief consideration--
nowadays."
He drew the rug more closely round his knees and looked out of the
window, deeply interested in a dispute between two cabmen.
"Yes--we have been very successful," said Oscard. "How is your son
now? When I last saw him he was in a very bad way. Indeed, I
hardly expected to see him again!"
Sir John was still interested in the dispute, which was not yet
settled.
"He is well, thank you. You know that he is going to be married."
"He told me that he was engaged," replied Oscard; "but I did not
know that anything definite was fixed."
"The most definite thing of all is fixed--the date. It is to-
morrow."
"To-morrow?"
"Yes. You have not much time to prepare your wedding garments."
"Oh," replied Oscard, with a laugh, "I have not been bidden."
"I expect the invitation is awaiting you at your house. No doubt my
son will want you to be present--they would both like you to be
there, no doubt. But come with me now; we will call and see Jack.
I know where to find him. In fact, I have an appointment with him
at a quarter to five."
It may seem strange that Guy Oscard should not have asked the name
of his friend's prospective bride, but Sir John was ready for that.
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