A student of human character, such as you are, should know that the leopard cannot change his spots, or the tiger his----" "If you continue in this strain much longer," I said, "I'll endeavour to stop your tongue, whatever it may cost me.

Now, either let me out, or get out of the room yourself.

I want to see no more of you while I am in this house." He blew a cloud of smoke, and then said nonchalantly-- "You had better occupy yourself thanking your stars that you are let off so easily.

At one time I was tempted to have you put out of the way altogether.

I am not quite certain it wouldn't be safer, even now.