The latter glared at him, and added: 'Now, sir, you've done your worst.

Sit down, and be merry.' Replying that he had a friend outside, and would not fail to accept the invitation, Evan retired.

He was met by the hostess with the reproachful declaration on her lips, that she was a widow woman, wise in appearances, and that he had brought into her house that night work she did not expect, or bargain for.

Rather (since I must speak truth of my gentleman) to silence her on the subject, and save his ears, than to propitiate her favour towards the girl, Evan drew out his constitutionally lean purse, and dropped it in her hand, praying her to put every expense incurred to his charge.

She exclaimed: 'If Dr.Pillie has his full sleep this night, I shall be astonished'; and Evan hastily led Jack into the passage to impart to him, that the extent of his resources was reduced to the smallest of sums in shillings.
'I can beat my friend at that reckoning,' said Mr.Raikes; and they entered the room.
Eyes were on him.