know, my dear, as she was the other night,' replied the Jew.

At this confession, Miss Nancy burst into a loud laugh; and,

swallowing a glass of brandy, shook her head with an air of

defiance, and burst into sundry exclamations of 'Keep the game

a-going!' 'Never say die!' and the like. These seemed to have

the effect of re-assuring both gentlemen; for the Jew nodded his

head with a satisfied air, and resumed his seat: as did Mr. Sikes

'Now, Fagin,' said Nancy with a laugh. 'Tell Bill at once, about