It is NOT a genteel calling," said Mrs.Blinder, "and most people do object to it.

Mr.Gridley objected to it very strong, and he is a good lodger, though his temper has been hard tried." "So you gave him notice ?" said my guardian.
"So I gave him notice," said Mrs.Blinder.

"But really when the time came, and I knew no other ill of him, I was in doubts.

He was punctual and diligent; he did what he had to do, sir," said Mrs.
Blinder, unconsciously fixing Mr.Skimpole with her eye, "and it's something in this world even to do that." "So you kept him after all ?" "Why, I said that if he could arrange with Mr.Gridley, I could arrange it with the other lodgers and should not so much mind its being liked or disliked in the yard.

Mr.Gridley gave his consent gruff--but gave it.