"Oh, indeed," said Mr. Melmotte, with a scowl on his face, which he would have repressed if he could.
"No doubt you understand all about it."
"Yes;--I understand. D---- scoundrel!"
"We won't discuss that, Mr. Melmotte. I've drawn a cheque myself, payable to your order,--to make the matter all straight. The sum was 250, I think." And Mr. Broune put a cheque for that amount down upon the table.

"Oh, indeed," said Mr. Melmotte, with a scowl. "D___ scoundrel!"
"We won't discuss that, Mr. Melmotte. The sum was 250, I think." And Mr. Broune put a cheque for that amount upon the table. 