by those with whom he lived intimately,—­that a man’s standing in the world should not depend at all upon his wealth.  The Primeros were undoubtedly beneath him in the social scale, although the young Primeros had three horses apiece, and killed legions of pheasants annually at about 10s. a head.  Hepworth of Eardly was a very good fellow, who gave himself no airs and understood his duties as a country gentleman; but he could not be more than on a par with Carbury of Carbury, though he was supposed to enjoy L7,000 a year.  The Longestaffes were altogether oppressive.  Their footmen, even in the country, had powdered hair.  They had a house in town,—­a house of their own,—­and lived altogether as magnates.  The lady was Lady Pomona Longestaffe.  The daughters...