I shall go down to ----, and see little
Fleta."

I dined with Harcourt. The Major was rather curious to know what it was
which appeared to flurry Lord Windermear, and what had passed between
us. I told him that his lordship was displeased on money matters, but
that all was right, only that I must be more careful for the future.
"Indeed, Major, I think I shall take lodgings. I shall be more
comfortable, and better able to receive my friends."

Harcourt agreed with me, that it was a much better plan, when the Major
observed, "Why, Newland, I have a room quite at your service; suppose
you come and live with me?"

"I am afraid I shall not save by that," replied I, laughing, "for you
will not pay your share of the bills."

"No, upon my honour I will not; so I give you fair warning; but as I
always dine with you when I do not dine elsewhere, it will be a saving
to you--for you will _have your lodgings_, Newland; and you know the
house is my own, and I let off the rest of it; so as far as that bill is
concerned, you will be safe."

"Make the best bargain you can, Newland," said Harcourt; "accept his
offer, for depend upon it, it will be a saving in the end."

"It certainly deserves consideration," replied I; "and the Major's
company must be allowed to have its due weight in the scale; if
Carbonnell will promise to be a little more economical--"

"I will, my dear fellow--I will act as your steward, and make your money
last as long as I can, for my _own sake_, as well as yours. Is it a
bargain? I have plenty of room for your servant, and if he will assist
me a little, I will discharge my own." I then consented to the
arrangement.

Chapter XXIV

The Major teaches me how to play Whist, so as never to lose, which
is by playing against each other, and into each other's hands.

The next day I went to the banker's, drew out L150, and set off with
Timothy for ----. Fleta threw herself into my arms, and sobbed with joy.
When I told her Timothy was outside, and wished to see her, she asked
why he did not come in; and, to show how much she had been accustomed to
see, without making remarks, when he made his appearance in his livery,
she did not, by her countenance, express the least surprise, nor,
indeed, did she put any questions to me on the subject. The lady who
kept the school praised her very much for docility and attention, and
shortly after left the room. Fleta then took the chain from around her
nec