The satisfaction of Miss Millicent at having found and attached to her service a young woman of such superlative domestic genius and taste, who seemed to be so thoroughly contented with her situation, was especially enhanced by the fact, that her own marriage was approaching, an occasion which any bride of good sense would wish to have free from the annoyance of slack and untrustworthy Bridgets.

"I don't think there are plenty of small Millicents in this world," and Sir Edward's voice was husky.

The old fogy's wealth he would have at any rate, and Millicent with it, if possible, as a sort of bonus.