Braham, and after an agitated and tearful
interview, persuaded her to keep the appointment.
"Consider," said he, "what you gain by making our office the place of
meeting. Establish that at once. It's a point of defense."
The meeting took place in the lawyer's private room, and Mrs. Braham was
so overcome that she nearly fainted. Then she was hysterical, and finally
tears relieved her.
When she came to this point, Monckton, who had looked upon the whole
exhibition as a mere preliminary form observed by females, said,
"Come, Lucy, don't be silly. I am not here to spoil your little game, but
to play my own. The question is, will you help me to make my fortune?"
"Oh, that I will, if you will not break up my home."
"Not such a fool, my dear. Catch me killing a milk-cow! You give me a
percentage on your profits, and I'm dumb."
"Then all you want is more money?"
"That is all; and I shall not want that in a month's time."
"I have brought L100, Leonard," she said, timidly.
"Sensible girl. Hand it over.
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