But then any dealings with him would kill the golden goose at once.

All would depend on the size of the one egg which might be extracted.
He certainly felt, however, that this Fitzgerald family arrangement was one which it was beneficial that he should know; but he felt also that it would be by no means necessary at present to communicate the information to his father.

He put it by in his mind, regarding it as a fund on which he might draw if occasion should require.

It might perhaps be pleasant for him to make the acquaintance of this 'andsome young Fitzgerald of 'Appy 'Ouse.
"And now, Fan, my darling, give us a kiss," said he, getting up from his seat.
"'Deed and I won't," said Fan, withdrawing herself among the bottles and glasses.
"'Deed and you shall, my love," said Aby, pertinaciously, as he prepared to follow her through the brittle ware.
"Hu--sh--be aisy now.

There's Tom.