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Meddlechip glanced at him, and then, with a sigh of resignation, entered the cab, followed by Vandeloup. 'Where to, sir? asked the cabman, through the trap. 'To Leslie's Supper Rooms, replied the Frenchman, and the cab drove off. Leslie's Supper Rooms in Bourke Street East were very well known that is, among a certain class.
Try one of these, said M. Vandeloup, affably, to Meddlechip, when the billow had rolled in with the cigars and wine, 'it's an excellent brand. 'I don't care about smoking, answered Meddlechip.
'Are my troubles never going to end? she said to Selina on the night of the Meddlechip ball, as she paced restlessly up and down her room; 'this man has embittered the whole of my life, and now he is stabbing me in the dark. 'Let the dead past bury its dead, quoted Selina, who was arranging the room for the night.
Mr Meddlechip would have retreated from this den of iniquity if he could, but as he wanted to have a thorough explanation with Vandeloup, he meekly followed the Frenchman through a well-lighted passage, with statues on either side holding lamps, to a little room beautifully furnished, wherein a supper table was laid out.
'That, of course, goes without saying, replied Vandeloup, lazily. 'Have some more wine? touching the bell. 'No more, thank you, said Meddlechip, putting on his overcoat. 'It's time I was off. 'By the way, said M. Vandeloup, coolly, 'I have not any change in my pocket; you might settle for the supper. Meddlechip burst out laughing.
Another thing which happened was that he was socially ostracised from society, and his table, which used to be piled up with invitations, soon became quite bare. Of course, he knew he could force Meddlechip to recognise him, but he did not choose to do so, as all his thoughts were fixed on America.
'On my word of honour, he replied, gaily; 'but, of course, with a sudden glance at Meddlechip, 'you will treat me as a friend ask me to your house, and introduce me to Madame, your wife. 'I don't see the necessity, returned Meddlechip, angrily, going over to the small table and sitting down. 'Pardon me, I do' answered the Frenchman, with a dangerous gleam in his eyes.
'Oh, I know you of old, said Meddlechip, walking up and down excitedly; 'I know you of old, with your sneers and your coolness, but it won't do here, stopping opposite the sofa, and glaring down at Vandeloup; 'it won't do here! 'So you've said twice, replied M. Vandeloup, with a yawn. 'How do you want me to conduct myself? Do tell me; I am always open to improvement.
The sky is red like blood the sun is sinking; land is in the distance they are saved! falling on his knees; 'they are saved, thank God! Meddlechip, who had recovered himself, wiped his face with his handkerchief, and sneered with his white lips at the theatrical way Gaston was behaving in. Vandeloup saw this, and, springing to his feet, crossed to the millionaire.
Mr Jarper had a meek little way with Mrs Meddlechip, as if he was constantly apologising for having dared to have come into the world without her permission, but to other people he was rude enough, and in his own mean little soul looked upon himself quite as a man of fashion.
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