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CHAPTER LI

Enlightened

When Mr. Woodcourt arrived in London, he went, that
very same day, to Mr. Vholes’s in Symond’s Inn. For he
never once, from the moment when I entreated him to be a
friend to Richard, neglected or forgot his promise. He had
told me that he accepted the charge as a sacred trust, and he
was ever true to it in that spirit.
He found Mr. Vholes in his office and informed Mr.
Vholes of his agreement with Richard that he should call
there to learn his address.
‘Just so, sir,’ said Mr. Vholes. ‘Mr. C.’s address is not a
hundred miles from here, sir, Mr. C.’s address is not a hun-
dred miles from here. Would you take a seat, sir?’
Mr. Woodcourt thanked Mr. Vholes, but he had no busi-
ness with him beyond what he had mentioned.
‘Just so, sir. I believe, sir,’ said Mr. Vholes, still quietly in-
sisting on the seat by not giving the address, ‘that you have
influence with Mr. C. Indeed I am aware that you have.’
‘I was not aware of it myself,’ returned Mr. Woodcourt;
‘but I suppose you know best.’
‘Sir,’ rejoined Mr. Vholes, self-contained as usual, voice

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