"Your check for fees will be duly returned; but it must be understood that they are to be presented." "Not at the bank," said John, hastily.

"I have recently had to oblige a client," he added by way of explanation to Eustace, "and my balance is rather low." "No," said James; "I quite understand.

I was going to say 'are to be presented to my clerk.'" And with this solemn farce, the conference came to an end..