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 I wish you would dine with me to-night, and see the creature on his native heath—say at Verrey's?'

'I have no engagement, Mr. Finsbury,' replied Gideon. 'I shall be delighted. But—subject to your judgement—can we do nothing for the man in the cart? I have qualms of conscience.'

'Nothing but sympathise,' said Michael.