As I have told you before, I am the mere agent.

I execute my instructions, and I am paid for doing so.

I think them injudicious, but I am not paid for giving any opinion on their merits." I was beginning to express my gratitude to my benefactor for the great liberality with which I was treated, when Mr.Jaggers stopped me.

"I am not paid, Pip," said he, coolly, "to carry your words to any one;" and then gathered up his coat-tails, as he had gathered up the subject, and stood frowning at his boots as if he suspected them of designs against him.
After a pause, I hinted,-- "There was a question just now, Mr.Jaggers, which you desired me to waive for a moment.

I hope I am doing nothing wrong in asking it again ?" "What is it ?" said he.
I might have known that he would never help me out; but it took me aback to have to shape the question afresh, as if it were quite new.