Duncan Farll took the hard chair.
"What are your wages ?" Priam sought to remember how much he had paid Henry Leek.
"A hundred a year," said he.
"Ah! A good wage.

When were you last paid ?" Priam remembered that he had paid Leek two days ago.
"The day before yesterday," said he.
"I must say again you are not very respectful," Duncan observed, drawing forth his pocket-book.

"However, here is L8 7_s_., a month's wages in lieu of notice.

Put your things together, and go.

I shall have no further use for you.