Would Mr.Gotobed object to putting his name to a little docket certifying to the amount promised?
Mr.Gotobed gave an address, but thought that in such a matter as that his word might be trusted.

If it were not trusted then the offer might fall to the ground.

Mr.Bearside was profuse in his apologies and declared that the gentleman's word was as good as his bond.
Mr.Gotobed made no secret of his doings.

Perhaps he had a feeling that he could not justify himself in so strange a proceeding without absolute candour.

He saw Mr.Mainwaring in the street as he left Bearside's office and told him all about it.