Here we are then; we're not pretty to look at: what do you propose to do with us ?' 'Nothing in the world, Mr Finsbury,' returned Gideon.

'I seem to understand that this gentleman'-- -indicating Morris--'is the fons et origo of the trouble; and, from what I gather, he has already paid through the nose.

And really, to be quite frank, I do not see who is to gain by any scandal; not me, at least.

And besides, I have to thank you for that brief.' Michael blushed.

'It was the least I could do to let you have some business,' he said.