The weeks went on, and glided into months. Frank Pratt had been as
punctual as the clock in his visits to Russell Square, but his love
matters made no progress. Unless he had something to communicate
affecting Tiny, Fin would hardly stay a minute. Then, too, at times,
there were checks caused by the presence of Aunt Matty, when Pratt would
return to his chambers disconsolate, and yet happy at having had a
glimpse of the darling of his heart.
Once, when he had entered strongly into his affairs, and spoke of trying
to renew his acquaintance in a straightforward way with the family--
"Because I should not be ashamed to meet Sir Hampton now," he said.