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'But, I've just remembered his address; and there's something about his
private history which I very well know, and which gives me a claim upon
his kind feeling, and he's now in a position to do me a material
service; and there's no man living, Mr. Dangerfield, has so powerful an
influence with him as yourself. Will you use it in my behalf, and
attach me to you by lasting gratitude?'
Sturk looked straight at Dangerfield; and Dangerfield looked at him,
quizzically, perhaps a little ashamed, in return; after a short pause--
'I _will_,' said Dangerfield, with a sprightly decision. '_But_, you
know, Charles is not a fellow to be trifled with--hey? and we must not
mention his name--you understand--or hint where he lives, or anything
about him, in short.'
'That's plain,' answered Sturk.
'You're going into town, Mrs. Sturk tells me, in Mrs. Strafford's
carriage. Well, when you return this evening, put down in writing what
you think Charles can do for you, and I'll take care he considers it.'
'I thank you, Sir,' said Sturk, solemnly.
'And hark ye, you'd better go about your business in town--do you
see--just as usual; 'twill excite enquiry if you don't; so you must in
this and other things proceed exactly as I direct you,' said
Dangerfield.
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