Better take the gun with you now." The fight had been won, but the risk had been great.

Even Pawson could hardly believe his ears when Gadgem, five minutes later, related the outcome of the interview.
"Well, then, it will be plain sailing so long as the rest of the things last," said Pawson, handling the piece with a covetous touch.

He too liked a day off when he could get it.

"Who will you sell the gun to, Gadgem ?" "God knows--I don't! I'll borrow the money on it somehow--but I can't see him suffer--no, sir--can't see him SUFfer.

It's a pleasure to serve him--real gentleman--REAL--do you hear, Pawson?
No veneer--no sham--no lies! Damn few such men, I tell you.