I give you my word, you 're never mentioned by man, woman or child in the house.' 'Silence concerning a father insinuates dishonour, Mr.Beltham.' 'Damn your fine speeches, and keep your blackguardly hands off that boy,' the squire thundered.

'Mind, if you take him, he goes for good.

He doesn't get a penny from me if you have the bringing of him up.

You've done for him, if you decide that way.

He may stand here a beggar in a stolen coat like you, and I won't own him.