In short, wherever she had dealt, the same system: partial payments, and
ever-growing debt.

Remembering Madame Cie, he drove in a cab to Regent Street, and asked
for Mrs. Staines's account.

"Shall I send it, sir?"

"No; I will take it with me."

"Miss Edwards, make out Mrs. Staines's account, if you please."

Miss Edwards was a good while making it out; but it was ready at last.
He thrust it into his pocket, without daring to look at it there; but
he went into Verrey's, and asked for a cup of coffee, and perused the
document.

The principal items were as follows:--

May 4. Re-shaping and repairing elegant lace mantle, 1 8
Chip bonnet, feather, and flowers . . . . 4 4
May 20. Making and trimming blue silk dress--material
part found . . . . . . . . . . . 19 19
Five yards rich blue silk to match. . . . 4 2
June 1. Polonaise and jacket trimmed with lace--
material part found . . . . . . . . 17 17
June 8. One black silk dress, handsomely trimmed
with jet guipure and lace . . . . . . 49 18