And if a poor man,--or a man whether he's poor or no," added Mrs.Masters, correcting herself, as she thought of the money which this man ought to have in order that he might pay for his lawsuit,--"thinks hisself injured, it's nonsense to tell me that nobody should take up his case.

It's just as though the butcher wouldn't sell a man a leg of mutton because Lord Rufford had a spite against him.

Who's Lord Rufford ?" "Everybody knows that I care very little for his lordship," said Mr.
Twentyman.
"Nor I; and I don't see why Gregory should.

If Goarly isn't entitled to what he wants he won't get it; that's all.

But let it be tried fairly." Hereupon Mr.Masters took up his hat and left the room, and Mr.
Twentyman followed him, not having yet expressed any positive opinion on the delicate matter submitted to his judgment.