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 "Yes; but when Mr. Ruffin's creditors are victorious, and consign him to the deepest dungeon in Holloway Castle—he says they may—then the Lump and I will live on the money I've saved; and we shan't go to the workhouse," said Pollyooly in the tone of a conqueror of Fate.

"Oh, it's like that—I see," said Ronald.

He kept the car in King's Bench Walk, while he went round with her to Mrs. Brown's to fetch the Lump; and he carried him up the stairs to the Honorable John Ruffin's chambers.

Then he put his arm around her neck and kissed her and said: "I'll come round for you to-morrow about one; and I'll bring that engagement ring."

"Oh, it will be nice!" said Pollyooly; and she kissed him.