“I have not so much money about me, but I can give you a cheque if that will do. You can get it changed before you return.”
“Oh, thank you, Sir! That would be indeed a favour.”
“Not at all,” said her companion, carelessly. “Happy to have it in my power to oblige you.”
He drew the cheque for the required sum, and handed it to the girl.
Then, with a smile, he said—
“Then, I suppose I am going to lose sight of you ladies.”
“Oh dear, I hope not, Sir!”
“Umph! Do you go with your friend?”
“I have not decided as yet. Poor thing! She is sadly borne down just now, and needs some one to be with her. I suppose I had better see her on her journey.”
Mr. Chipp nodded assent to this proposition, and murmured—