Jill the Reckless - The Original Classic Edition. Wodehouse P

       Lady Underhill glanced at Derek, who was looking into the fire.

       "This is a little awkward, Derek," she said suavely. "If you go to the police-station, you will miss your train." "I fancy, m'lady, it would be sufficient if Sir Derek were to dispatch me with a cheque for ten pounds." "Very well. Tell the policeman to wait a moment."

       "Very good, m'lady."

       Derek roused himself with an effort. His face was drawn and gloomy. He sat down at the writing-table, and took out his cheque-book. There was silence for a moment, broken only by the scratching of the pen. Barker took the cheque and left the room.