In the mean time both Mr. Broune and Lord Nidderdale came to the office, and both were received without delay. Mr. Broune was the first. Miles knew who he was, and made no attempt to seat him in the same room with Mr. Longestaffe. "I'll just send him a note," said Mr. Broune, and he scrawled a few words at the office counter. "I'm commissioned to pay you some money on behalf of Miss Melmotte." Those were the words, and they at once procured him admission to the sanctum. The Canadian Deputation must have taken its leave, and Sir Gregory could hardly have as yet arrived. Lord Nidderdale, who had presented himself almost at the same moment with the Editor, was shown into a little private room,--which was, indeed, Miles Grendall's own retreat. "What's up with the Governor?" asked the young lord.

In the meantime both Mr. Broune and Lord Nidderdale came to the office, and were received without delay. Mr. Broune was the first.
"I'm commissioned to pay some money on behalf of Miss Melmotte," said Mr. Broune - words which at once procured him admission to the sanctum. The Canadian Deputation must have taken its leave.
Lord Nidderdale, who had arrived almost at the same moment, was shown into a little private room.
