I want a little conversation with you, Mr.Joseph." "Well, sit down and let us have it out.

I say, have you come to tell me that you did sneak those papers, after all?
What did you get for them ?" "I have not come to tell you that.

I dare say, however, we shall be able, some day, to tell you who did steal the papers--if any were stolen, that is." "Quite so, my jolly mariner.

If any were stolen.

Ho, ho! you've got to prove that first, haven't you?
How's the old man ?" "He is ill; he is feeble with age; he is weighed down with misfortune.
I am come, Mr.Joseph, to ask your help for him." "My help for him?
Why, can't he help himself ?" "Four or five years ago he incurred a debt for one who forged his name.