The things we do!

It was partly for the sake of the
Ridleys and the tick he owes 'em: partly for old times' sake. Sir, are
you aware that things are greatly changed with Charles Honeyman, and that
the poor F. B. has very likely made his fortune?"
"I am delighted to hear it," cried Clive; "and how, F. B., have you
wrought this miracle?"
"By common sense and enterprise, lad--by a knowledge of the world and a
benevolent disposition. You'll see Lady Whittlesea's Chapel bears a very
different aspect now. That miscreant Sherrick owns that he owes me a
turn, and has sent me a few dozen of wine--without any stamped paper on
my part in return--as an acknowledgment of my service. It chanced, sir,
soon after your departure for Italy, that going to his private residence
respecting a little bill to which a heedless friend had put his hand,
Sherrick invited me to partake of tea in the bosom of his family. I was
thirsty--having walked in from Jack Straw's Castle at Hampstead, where
poor Kitely and I had been taking a chop--and accepted the proffered
entertainment.


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