It would look too like Northumberland House and the butcher's abode next door taking a stroll together." "Really, Mr.Pepper," said our hero, colouring, and by no means pleased with the ingenious comparison of his friend, "if you are ashamed of my clothes, which I own might be newer, I will not wound you with my--" "Pooh! my lad, pooh!" cried Long Ned, interrupting him; "never take offence.

I never do.

I never take anything but money, except, indeed, watches.

I don't mean to hurt your feelings; all of us have been poor once.

'Gad, I remember when I had not a dud to my back; and now, you see me,--you see me, Paul! But come, 't is only through the streets you need separate from me.