"Probably you have among your acquaintances some members of White's.

I am sure if you ask them they will confirm the fact.

Now, sir, I can assure you that I have no interest in this matter, save to prevent a gentleman from being ruined by blacklegs.

May I ask how much you owe to Mr.Emerson and Sir James Flash ?" The young man hesitated.

"I believe you, sir," he said at last.