But I have never known him so
forbearing. To me he is particularly kind, on account of my
headaches and general shakiness. It isn't impossible that this
young man, if all goes well with him, may turn out far better
than Maud and I ever expected. But things will have to go very
well, if the improvement is to be permanent. I only hope he may
make a lot of money before long. If this sounds rather gross to
you, I can only say that Jasper's moral nature will never be safe
as long as he is exposed to the risks of poverty. There are such
people, you know. As a poor man, I wouldn't trust him out of my
sight; with money, he will be a tolerable creature--as men go.'
Dora, no doubt, had her reasons for writing in this strain. She
would not have made such remarks in conversation with her friend,
but took the opportunity of being at a distance to communicate
them in writing.
On their return, the two girls made good progress with the book
they were manufacturing for Messrs Jolly and Monk, and early in
October it was finished. Dora was now writing little things for
The English Girl, and Maud had begun to review an occasional
novel for an illustrated paper.
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