He went direct to Mrs Pipkin’s house.  When he made that half promise of marriage in Mrs Pipkin’s hearing, he had said that he would come again on the morrow.  This he had not done; but of that he thought nothing.  Such breaches of faith, when committed by a young man in his position, require not even an apology.  He was admitted by Ruby herself who was of course delighted to see him.  ‘Who do you think is in town?’ she said.  ’John Crumb; but though he came here ever so smart, I wouldn’t so much as speak to him, except to tell him to go away.’  Sir Felix, when he heard the name, felt an uncomfortable sensation creep over him.  ’I don’t know I’m...