This sale has been already disgracefully interrupted to allow that person to hold a consultation with his minions.

It has been much commented on." "There was no complaint at the time," said the auctioneer, manifestly discountenanced.

"You should have complained at the time." "I am not here to conduct this sale," replied Bellairs; "I am not paid for that." "Well, I am, you see," retorted the auctioneer, his impudence quite restored; and he resumed his sing-song.

"Any advance on fifty thousand dollars?
No advance on fifty thousand?
No advance, gentlemen?
Going at fifty thousand, the wreck of the brig Flying Scud--going--going--gone!" "My God, Jim, can we pay the money ?" I cried, as the stroke of the hammer seemed to recall me from a dream.
"It's got to be raised," said he, white as a sheet.

"It'll be a hell of a strain, Loudon.