Unless he wants to get rid of the friend,--and then it becomes a question how much portable property it may be worth to get rid of him." "And that," said I, "is your deliberate opinion, Mr.Wemmick ?" "That," he returned, "is my deliberate opinion in this office." "Ah!" said I, pressing him, for I thought I saw him near a loophole here; "but would that be your opinion at Walworth ?" "Mr.Pip," he replied, with gravity, "Walworth is one place, and this office is another.

Much as the Aged is one person, and Mr.Jaggers is another.

They must not be confounded together.

My Walworth sentiments must be taken at Walworth; none but my official sentiments can be taken in this office." "Very well," said I, much relieved, "then I shall look you up at Walworth, you may depend upon it." "Mr.Pip," he returned, "you will be welcome there, in a private and personal capacity." We had held this conversation in a low voice, well knowing my guardian's ears to be the sharpest of the sharp.

As he now appeared in his doorway, towelling his hands, Wemmick got on his great-coat and stood by to snuff out the candles.