One begins by some trumpery loan or so; thence you go on to a play transaction or a betting-book with them, and you end-egad, you end by having the fellow at dinner!
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
No, sir; perfectly impossible; take my word for it, any transaction would be difficult between us.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
I promise you, besides, it shall not be in any quarter by which the transaction can reach the ears of your family.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever