Morel gave each of them a sovereign till there were no more sovereigns; each half a crown till there were no more half-crowns; each a shilling till there were no more shillings.

If there was anything at the end that wouldn't split, Morel took it and stood drinks.
Then the three men rose and went.

Morel scuttled out of the house before his wife came down.

She heard the door close, and descended.

She looked hastily at the bread in the oven.