If we may hazard an opinion: it is possible that, these debts being what young men call 'debts of honour,' the debtor, or possibly the creditors, may not have wished the names mentioned.

In such case fictitious names and addresses may have been substituted for the real ones.

If you should like any further inquiry instituted we would suggest that you ascertain the exact names and addresses from the debtor.

Or should you prefer it we would see the gentleman on your behalf, on learning from you his name and address.

We can keep, in the person of either one of the Firm or a Confidential Clerk as you might prefer, any appointment in such behalf you may care to make.
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