I will not play double any more." And from that nothing he could say could move her.
The lawyer returned to his place, and when Monckton called next day he told him he was sorry to say Mr.Braham was ill and in trouble, and the lady couldn't meet him.

She would make any reasonable sacrifice for his convenience except that.
"And I," said Monckton, "insist upon that, and nothing else." The lawyer endeavored to soften him, and hinted that he would advance money himself sooner than his client should be tormented.
But Monckton was inflexible.

He said, "It is about a matter that she can not communicate to you, nor can I.However, I am obliged to you for your information.

She won't leave her stock-broker, eh?
Well, then I know where to find her;" and he took up his hat to go.
"No, pray don't do that," said Mr.Middleton, earnestly.

"Let me try her again.