d that this gentleman"--indicating Morris--"is the _fons et
origo_ of the trouble; and, from what I gather, he has already paid
through the nose. And really, to be quite frank, I do not see who is to
gain by any scandal; not me, at least. And besides, I have to thank you
for that brief."

Michael blushed. "It was the least I could do to let you have some
business," he said. "But there's one thing more. I don't want you to
misjudge poor Pitman, who is the most harmless being upon earth. I wish
you would dine with me to-night, and see the creature on his native
heath--say at Verrey's?"

"I have no engagement, Mr. Finsbury," replied Gideon. "I shall be
delighted. But subject to your judgment, can we do nothing for the man
in the cart? I have qualms of conscience."

"Nothing but sympathise," said Michael.

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