In a few minutes the account was reduced to a reasonable form, and, in consideration of the partner's having made the bargain, by which Mr.Mordicai felt himself influenced in honour, though not bound in law, he undertook to have the curricle made better than new again, for Mr.Berryl, for twenty guineas.

Then came awkward apologies to Lord Colambre, which he ill endured.

'Between ourselves, my lord,' continued Mordicai-- But the familiarity of the phrase, 'Between ourselves'-- this implication of equality--Lord Colambre could not admit; he moved hastily towards the door and departed..