It was disinterested too, in you, to draw that herd of harpies off from me, and be their victim yourself; most other men would have suffered them to display themselves in all their rapacity, and would have striven to rise, by contrast, in my estimation.

You felt for me, and drew them off, for which I owe you many thanks.

Although I left the place, I know what passed behind my back, you see!' 'You amaze me, sir!' cried Mr Pecksniff; which was true enough.
'My knowledge of your proceedings,' said the old man, does not stop at this.

You have a new inmate in your house.' 'Yes, sir,' rejoined the architect, 'I have.' 'He must quit it' said Martin.
'For--for yours ?' asked Mr Pecksniff, with a quavering mildness.
'For any shelter he can find,' the old man answered.

'He has deceived you.' 'I hope not' said Mr Pecksniff, eagerly.