This man has always been in debt.

Since he has been in the county I don't think he has ever been able to show his face in the High Street of Silverbridge." "John, that is saying more than you have a right to say," said Mrs.
Walker.
"Why, mother, this very cheque was given to a butcher who had threatened a few days before to post bills all about the county, giving an account of the debt that was due to him, if the money was not paid at once." "More shame for Mr.Fletcher," said Mary.

"He has made a fortune as butcher in Silverbridge." "What has that to do with it?
Of course a man likes to have his money.

He had written three times to the bishop, and he had sent a man over to Hogglestock to get his little bill settled six days running.

You see he got it at last.