So there the matter ended.
Woodlouse's expectation was not fulfilled; neither he, nor the Swede, nor Martin were examined, and after a few ill-natured remarks in the papers, the affair died out and was forgotten.

But in the West End, and indeed also in the town amongst the lower orders, people would smile and shake their heads mysteriously when the matter was mentioned.

They might say what they liked about Garman and Worse in other ways, but the firm must be allowed the credit generally of not placing their people in an uncomfortable position.

And since the ship had so fortunately been saved, there was no more use in raking up the matter any further.

Every one knew the story about Marianne, so now the best thing for both parties was to cry quits, and start fair for the future.