I became your debtor, and I have repaid you with a bonus--a large one, it is true; but I have dealt with you for years, and why should I keep back from you the share of profit which I should have had to give any one else ?" "That is all right, Ehrenthal," said the baron, more graciously; "and I am glad that the case stands thus.

But, had this man been the bankrupt in question, I should have broken off our connection, and should never have forgiven you for involving me in a fraudulent transaction." Ehrenthal bowed himself out, muttering, as he went down stairs, "He's a good man, this baron; a good, good man.".