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More to be done with a hundred and fifty,' replied Mr Jingle coolly.
Well, my dear Sir, we won't waste time in splitting straws,' resumed
the little man, 'say - say - seventy.' 'Won't do,' said Mr Jingle.
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Don't go away, my dear sir - pray don't hurry,' said the little man.
Eighty; come: I'll write you a cheque at once.'
'Won't do,' said Mr Jingle.
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Well, my dear Sir, well,' said the little man, still detaining him; 'just
tell me what WILL do.'
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Expensive affair,' said Mr Jingle. 'Money out of pocket - posting, nine
pounds; licence, three - that's twelve - compensation, a hundred -
hundred and twelve - breach of honour - and loss of the lady - '
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Yes, my dear Sir, yes,' said the little man, with a knowing look, 'never
mind the last two items. That's a hundred and twelve - say a hundred
come.'
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'And twenty,' said Mr Jingle.
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Come, come, I'll write you a cheque,' said the little man; and down he
sat at the table for that purpose.
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I'll make it payable the day after to-morrow,' said the little man, with
a look towards Mr Wardle; 'and we can get the lady away, meanwhile.'
Mr Wardle sullenly nodded assent.
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A hundred,' said the little man.
And twenty,' said Mr Jingle.
My dear Sir,' remonstrated the little man.
Give it him,' interposed Mr Wardle, 'and let him go.'
The cheque was written by the little gentleman, and pocketed by Mr
Jingle.
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Now, leave this house instantly!' said Wardle, starting up.
My dear Sir,' urged the little man.
And mind,' said Mr Wardle, 'that nothing should have induced me to
make this compromise - not even a regard for my family - if I had not
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