This conversation took place in the smoking-room.  When it was over Melmotte went into the House, and Nidderdale strolled away to the Beargarden.  The Beargarden had been opened again though with difficulty, and with diminished luxury.  Nor could even this be done without rigid laws as to the payment of ready money.  Herr Vossner had never more been heard of, but the bills which Vossner had left unpaid were held to be good against the club, whereas every note of hand which he had taken from the members was left in the possession of Mr Flatfleece.  Of course there was sorrow and trouble at the Beargarden; but still the institution had become so absolutely necessary to its members that it had been reopened under a new management.  No one had felt this need more strongly during every hour of the day,&mdash...