Before they had disappeared over the edge of the plateau, Joseph came forward to say good-bye to Oscard.
"And it is understood," said the latter, "that I pay in to your account at Lloyd's Bank your share of the proceeds ?" Joseph grinned.

"Yes, sir, if you please, presumin' it's a safe bank." "Safe as houses." "'Cos it's a tolerable big amount," settling himself into his boots in the manner of a millionaire.
"Lot of money--about four hundred pounds! But you can trust me to see to it all right." "No fear, sir," replied Joseph grandly.

"I'm quite content, I'm sure, that you should have the--fingering o' the dibs." As he finished--somewhat lamely perhaps--his rounded periods, he looked very deliberately over Oscard's shoulder towards Durnovo, who was approaching them.
Meredith walked a little way down the slope with Oscard.
"Good-bye, old chap!" he said when the parting came.

"Good luck, and all that.

Hope you will find all right at home.