Curious, isn't it?
I am going to leave this second sum in the same spirit as the first, but in rather a different manner.

I like to know what I am doing, so I sent for you.

I am of opinion that the best thing I can do with it, is to set you on your legs again.

What do you owe ?" Charles turned very red, and then very white.
"What do you owe ?" repeated the sick man, testily.

"I am getting tired.
How much is it ?" He got out a check-book, and began filling it in.