Madame did mention to me an unaquitted debt in the South, and begged me to settle it for her.

I am delighted to have the opportunity.

Will you permit me to act as Madam's banker ?" The dwarf at once grew suave and courteous.
"The word of _carissima signora_ is the word of God," said he.
I solemnly counted out the fifteen halfpence on the table and pushed them over to Saupiquet, who swept them up and put them in his pocket.
"Now we can talk," said he.
"Make him give you a receipt!" cried Papadopoulos excitedly.

"I know him! He is capable of any treachery where money is concerned.

He is capable of re-demanding the sum from Madame Brandt.