But look here,--we are in that state at home at this moment, that I must get money somewhere before I go home.

I must, indeed.

If you'll let me have three pounds this once, I'll never ask you again.

I'll give you a written promise if you like, and I'll pledge myself to pay it back by thirty shillings a time out of the two next months' salary.

I will, indeed." And then Mr.Cradell began to cry.