In flush times they were wont to deposit small sums in this, on which they might fall back in their hours of need.
"Not much, I fear," the other said, shaking his head.
"Well, now, we want something to pull us together on a dull day like this.

Suppose we send out for a bottle of sparkling, eh ?" "Not enough money," the other objected.
"Well, well, let's have something cheaper.

Beaune, now; Beaune's a good comforting sort of drink.

What d'ye say to splitting a bottle of Beaune, and paying for it from the common purse ?" "Not enough money," the other persisted doggedly.
"Well, claret be it," sighed the major.

"Maybe it's better in this sort of weather.