The fact is, Dyce, I'm getting pinched in my finances.

Let me tell you just how matters stand." The son listened to an exposition of his father's difficulties; he had his feet crossed, his head bent, and the pipe hanging from his mouth.
At the first silence, he removed his pipe and said quietly: "It's plain that my allowance must stop.

Not another word about that, father.

You ought to have spoken before; I've been a burden to you." "No, no, my dear boy! I haven't felt it till now.

But, as you see, things begin to look awkward.