You shouldn't try me in that way, you know.

I shouldn't like to suggest a pint, with a scrap of cheese.

Eh?
No, no; follow your own counsel, boy; half a pint be it.' But the suggestion was accepted.

Then at length it occurred to Hood that time must be wearing away; he spoke of the obligation he was under to finish his business and return to Dunfield as soon as possible.
Cheeseman declared himself the last man to stand in the way of business.
They left the eating-house and walked together part of the way to the office of Legge Brothers.
'Old friend, I'm grateful to you,' said Cheeseman, when at length they parted.

'I've got your address, and you shall hear from me; I've a notion it won't be so long before we meet again.