You will be good enough to clear out of it; I wish to take possession." "I suppose, father, I am entitled to a week's notice like any other tenant," said Mr.Stephen, lighting the cigar.

"In fact," he added, "if you answer no, I think I shall ask you to apply for an ejection order.
You will understand that I have arrangements to make before taking a fresh start in life." "Oh! curse your cheek, you--you--cucumber!" raged the infuriated merchant prince.

Then an inspiration came to him.

"You think more of an ugly flower than of your father, do you?
Well, at least I'll put an end to that," and he made a dash at the plant on the table with the evident intention of destroying the same.
But the watching Woodden saw.

With a kind of lurch he interposed his big frame between Sir Alexander and the object of his wrath.
"Touch 'O.