16/20 Now, my dear Sir, between you and I, we know very well, my dear Sir, that you have run off with this lady for the sake of her money. Don't frown, Sir, don't frown; I say, between you and I, WE know it. We are both men of the world, and WE know very well that our friends here, are not--eh ?' Mr.Jingle's face gradually relaxed; and something distantly resembling a wink quivered for an instant in his left eye. 'Now, the fact is, that beyond a few hundreds, the lady has little or nothing till the death of her mother--fine old lady, my dear Sir.' 'OLD,' said Mr.Jingle briefly but emphatically. 'You are right, my dear Sir, she is rather old. |