It is very uncomfortable, as I can't exactly leave her at once because of last quarter's money, otherwise I should cut and run; for the house is not the sort of place either for you or me.

You may take my word for that, Master Johnny.

And I could tell you another thing, too about A.R., only I don't want to make mischief.

But do you write immediately.

And now I think of it, you had better write to Fisher, so that he can show your letter to Lupex,--just saying, that to the best of your belief there had never been anything between her and me but mere friendship; and that, of course, you, as my friend, must have known everything.