"I'll settle his bill, and never employ him again!" She opened her cheque-book, and dipped her pen in the ink.

A faint voice meekly protested.

Mr.Gallilee was on his legs again.

Mr.Gallilee said.
"Please don't!" His incredible rashness silenced his wife.

There he stood; his round eyes staring at the cheque-book, his fat cheeks quivering with excitement.