“ Mrs. Boffin, Wegg,” said Boffin, “is a highflyer at Fashion. And her make is such, that she does it credit. As to myself I ain’t yet as fash’nable as I may come to be. Henerietty, old lady, this is the gentleman that’s a going to decline and fall off the Rooshan Empire.”

“And I am sure I hope it’ll do you both good,” said Mrs. Boffin.