Even at Tillietudlem money will have its weight.' 'Can't your father assist you ?' said Alaric.
'My father! I wonder how he'd look if he got a letter from me asking for money.

You might as well expect a goose to feed her young with blood out of her own breast, like a pelican, as expect that a Scotch lord should give money to his younger sons like an English duke.

What would my father get by my being member for Tillietudlem?
No; I must look nearer home than my father.

What can you do for me ?' 'I ?' 'Yes, you,' said Undy; 'I am sure you don't mean to say you'll refuse to lend me a helping hand if you can.

I must realize by the Ballydehobs, if I am once in the House; and then you'd have your money back at once.' 'It is not that,' said Alaric; 'but I haven't got it.' 'I am sure you could let me have a thousand or so,' said Undy.