But, sir, you must part with London hand, or take consequences.
"BALAAM." Henry looked grave.

"Can I see a copy of Mr.Cheetham's reply ?" Bayne stared at him, and then laughed in his face, but without the gayety that should accompany a laugh.

"Cheetham's reply to Balaam! And where would he send it?
To Mr.Beor's lodgings, No.

1 Prophet Place, Old Testament Square.

My poor chap, nobody writes replies to these letters.
When you get one, you go that minute to the secretary of whatever Union you are wrong with, and you don't argue, or he bids you good-morning; you give in to whatever he asks, and then you get civility; and justice too, according to Trade lights.