When I bought it at a bargain, eighteen years ago, you were the lawyer on the other side, I remember." "My father," smiled Mr.Carlyle.

"I was a child at the time." "Of course, I ought to have said your father.

By selling East Lynne, a few thousands will come into my hands, after claims on it are settled; I have no other means of raising the wind, and that is why I have resolved to part with it.

But now, understand, if it were known abroad that East Lynne is going from me, I should have a hornet's nest about my ears; so that it must be disposed of _privately_.

Do you comprehend ?" "Perfectly," replied Mr.Carlyle.
"I would as soon you bought it as anyone else, if, as you say, we can agree about terms." "What does your lordship expect for it--at a rough estimate ?" "For particulars I must refer you to my men of business, Warburton & Ware.