The answer sent to Parker shall be given to the reader.
MY DEAR OLD AWFULLY SILLY, AND ABSURDLY IMPATIENT FRIEND, You are always like a toad under a harrow, and that without the slightest cause.

I have money lying at Hunky's more than double enough for the bills.

Why can't you trust a man?
If you won't trust me in saying so, you can go to Mills Happerton and ask him.

But, remember, I shall be very much annoyed if you do so,--and that such an inquiry cannot but be injurious to me.

If, however, you won't believe me, you can go and ask.