In half an hour's time I was at the house.

The first person I saw there was Mr.Sharpin himself.
"Have you come to help me ?" says he.
"Not exactly," says I."I've come to tell you that you are suspended till further notice." "Very good," says he, not taken down by so much as a single peg in his own estimation.

"I thought you would be jealous of me.

It's very natural and I don't blame you.

Walk in, pray, and make yourself at home.