And you know, as well as myself, the double danger of some profligate outbreak, which always attends the miseries of a disappointed earthly passion.' 'True, very true.

We must get the boy out of the way, sir.

I must have him under my eye.' 'Exactly so, sir,' said the subtle vicar, who had been driving at this very point.

'How much better for him to be here, using his great talents to the advantage of his family in an honourable profession, than to remain where he is, debauching body and mind by hopeless dreams, godless studies, and frivolous excesses.' 'When do you return, sir ?' 'An hour hence, if I can be of service to you.' The banker paused a moment.
'You are a gentleman' (with emphasis on the word), 'and as such I can trust you.' 'Say, rather, as a clergyman.' 'Pardon me, but I have found your cloth give little additional cause for confidence.

I have been as much bitten by clergymen--I have seen as sharp practice among them, in money matters as well as in religious squabbles, as I have in any class.