"
"Now, Mr. Sawley," said I, "I may be blamed by worldly-minded persons
for what I am going to do; but I am a man of principle, and feel deeply
for the situation of your amiable wife and family. I bear no malice,
though it is quite clear that you intended to make me the sufferer. Pay
me fifteen thousand over the counter, and we cry quits for ever."
"Won't you take the Camlachie Cemetery shares? They are sure to go up."
"No!"
"Twelve hundred Cowcaddens Water, with an issue of new stock next week?"
"Not if they disseminated the Gauges!"
"A thousand Ramshorn Gas--four per cent. guaranteed until the act?"
"Not if they promised twenty, and melted down the sun in their retort!"
"Blawweary Iron? Best spec. going."
"No, I tell you once for all! If you don't like my offer,--and it is an
uncommonly liberal one,--say so, and I'll expose you this afternoon upon
'Change."
"Well then, there's a cheque. But may the--"
"Stop, sir! Any such profane expressions, and I shall insist upon
the original bargain. So then, now we're quits. I wish you a very
good-morning, Mr. Sawley, and better luck next time. Pray remember me to
your amiable family.
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