Those two little
blemishes in her statement must be admitted. But it was true that Sir
Florian was at her feet, and that by a proper use of her various charms,
the pawned jewels included, she might bring him to an offer. Mr. Benjamin
made his inquiries, and acceded to the proposal. He did not tell Miss
Greystock that she had lied to him in that matter of her age, though he
had discovered the lie. Sir Florian would no doubt pay the bill for his
wife without any arguments as to the legality of the claim. From such
information as Mr. Benjamin could acquire, he thought that there would be
a marriage, and that the speculation was on the whole in his favour.
Lizzie recovered her jewels and Mr. Benjamin was in possession of a
promissory note purporting to have been executed by a person who was no
longer a minor. The jeweller was ultimately successful in his views, and
so was the lady.
Lady Linlithgow saw the jewels come back, one by one, ring added to ring
on the little taper fingers, the rubies for the neck and the pendent
yellow earrings. Though Lizzie was in mourning for her father, still these
things were allowed to be visible.
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