I did what was very foolish, I dare say; but the idea never occurred to me till it was too late, that I might be suspected of making a false report on the subject, because I had embarked a hundred pounds in it.' 'Alaric, if it were known--' 'Then it mustn't be known,' said Tudor.

'I am sorry for it; but, as I told you, the idea didn't occur to me till it was too late.
The shares are bought now, and must be paid for to-morrow.

I shall sell them the moment I can, and you shall have the money in three or four days.' 'I don't care one straw about the money,' said Norman, now quick enough, but still in great displeasure; 'I would give double the amount that you had not done this.' 'Don't be so suspicious, Harry,' said the other--'don't try to think the worst of your friend.

By others, by Sir Gregory Hardlines, Neverbend, and such men, I might expect to be judged harshly in such a matter.

But I have a right to expect that you will believe me.