‘Mistaken!’ Dolly still continued to exclaim with a loud voice. ’Am I mistaken in supposing that I haven’t been paid my money?’
‘I don’t believe it has been owing very long.’
‘Am I mistaken in supposing that my name has been forged to a letter?’
’I am sure you are mistaken if you think that Melmotte had anything to do with it.’
‘Squercum says—’
’Never mind Squercum. We all know what are the suspicions of a fellow of that kind.’
‘I’d believe Squercum a deuced sight sooner than Melmotte.’
’Look here, Dolly. I know more probably of Melmotte’s affairs than you do or perhaps than anybody else. If it will induce you to remain quiet for a...