But it an't that; it's the--' 'Yes, yes, you told us so before,' said Martin.

'Pinch, a word with you.' 'What is it ?' asked Tom, retiring with him to a corner of the room.
'Why, simply--I am ashamed to say--that this Mr Slyme is a relation of mine, of whom I never heard anything pleasant; and that I don't want him here just now, and think he would be cheaply got rid of, perhaps, for three or four pounds.

You haven't enough money to pay this bill, I suppose ?' Tom shook his head to an extent that left no doubt of his entire sincerity.
'That's unfortunate, for I am poor too; and in case you had had it, I'd have borrowed it of you.

But if we told this landlady we would see her paid, I suppose that would answer the same purpose ?' 'Oh dear, yes!' said Tom.

'She knows me, bless you!' 'Then let us go down at once and tell her so; for the sooner we are rid of their company the better.