does not pretend to be a gentleman; he is a tradesman, a self-seeking wretch.

But how camest thou to hear all this, John?
The reason is plain; thou conferrest the benefits and he receives them; the first produces love, and the last ingratitude.

Ah Nic., Nic., thou art a damned dog, that's certain; thou knowest too well that I will take care of thee, else thou wouldst not use me thus.

I won't give thee up, it is true; but as true as it is, thou shalt not sell me, according to thy laudable custom." While John was deep in this soliloquy Nic.

broke out into the following protestation:-- "Gentlemen,--I believe everybody here present will allow me to be a very just and disinterested person.