Chapter 8

Pierre and Paul in Bombay.--A Rich Englishman and his Niece.--The Laniers Dine with Sir Charles Chesterton.--Mutual Infatuation of Paul and Agnes.--Paul's Proposal.--Sir Charles Demands Pedigree and Inventory.--Sir Charles and Pierre Vie in Villainous Recitals.--Matrimonial Decision Postponed.--Sir Charles and Pierre Sail for Calcutta.--Paul's Growing Infatuation.--Agnes' Caprices.--Thursday Evening Call.--The Tableau, "Eugene Aram" Dream Lines Recital.--Chesterton Rooms Vacated.