With the noble openhandedness of her class, she gave me sixpence; here it is, in proof that my words is true.

And I wish her safe home, and if I was on the rack I could tell no more, except that when I got back I were laid hands on by these here bobbies, contrary to the British constitooshun, and if your ladyship will kindly go to where that constitooshun is wrote down, and find out wot it sez about my rights and liberties--for I have been told that the working-man has his liberties, and have myself seen plenty took with him--you will oblige a common chap more than his education will enable him to express." "Sir," cried Mr.Jansenius suddenly, "will you hold up your head and look me in the face ?" Smilash did so, and immediately started theatrically, exclaiming, "Whom do I see ?" "You would hardly believe it," he continued, addressing the company at large, "but I am well beknown to this honorable gentleman.

I see it upon your lips, governor, to ask after my missus, and I thank you for your condescending interest.

She is well, sir, and my residence here is fully agreed upon between us.

What little cloud may have rose upon our domestic horizon has past away; and, governor,"-- -here Smilash's voice fell with graver emphasis--"them as interferes betwixt man and wife now will incur a heavy responsibility.