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"And, therefore," added the Marquis, "we'll see what can be done

about it"

"And b'gad, here's wishing you luck!" said the Captain

At this moment Peterby entered the yard, deep in converse with a slientleman-like person, whose noble cravat immediately attracted the

attention of the Marquis

"By the way," pursued the Captain, "we three are dining together at

my club; may I have a cover laid for you, Mr Beverley?"

"Sir," answered Barnabas, "I thank you, but, owing to--circulance at his neckerchief--"I am unable to

accept But, perhaps, you will, all three of you, favor me to dinner

at my house--say, in three days' tiiven than accepted

"But," said the Viscount, "I didn't know that you had a place here

in town, Bev Where is it?"

"Why, indeed, now you come to mention it, I haven't the least idea;

but, perhaps, my man can tell ad, he's s saluted the company, Peterby stood at respectful

attention

"I shall be giving a small dinner in three days' time"

"Certainly, sir"

"At my house, Peterby,--consequently I desire to know its location

Where do I live now, Peterby?"

"Number five, St James's Square, sir"

"Thank you, Peterby"

"An invaluable fellow, that of yours," laughed the Marquis, as