addition to those advantages of Baron Trenk's house and an English
emanation, Mr. Gwynn made his advent indorsed to the Washington banks by
the Bank of England; also he was received by the British Ambassador, on
whom he made a call of respect the moment he set foot in town.

It became known that Mr. Gwynn was either widower or bachelor; and at
that, coupled with his having taken a large house, the hope crept about
that in the season he would entertain. The latter thought addressed
itself tenderly to the local appetite, which was ready to be received
wherever there abode good cooks and sound wines. Mr. Gwynn, it should be
mentioned, was duly elected a member of the Metropolitan Club--where he
never went; as was likewise Richard--who was seen there a great deal.

Richard had not come to town until both Mr. Gwynn and his house were
established. When he did appear, it was difficult for the public to fix
him in his proper place. He was reserved and icily taciturn, and that
did not blandly set his moderate years; with no friends and few
acquaintances, he seemed to prefer his own society to that of whomsoever
came about him.

Who was he?

What was he?

What were his relations with Mr. Gwynn?

Surely, Richard could be neither son nor nephew of that English
gentleman. Richard was too obviously the American of full blood; his
high cheekbones, square jaw, and lean, curved nose told of two centuries
of Western lineage. Could it be that Richard was Mr. Gwynn's secretary?