Of course they have all gone, but several of them only moved as far as Reigate, and he kept up their acquaintance.

I thrashed him again and again, but he has got beyond that now, you see; he is nearly eighteen, and openly scoffs at my authority.

Upon my word, I don't know what to do in the matter." "He is growing up a thorough young ruffian," the Squire said indignantly, "and one of these mornings I expect to see him brought up before us charged with some serious offense.

We had to fine him last week for being drunk and making a disturbance down at Reigate.

Why do you let him have money?
You may have no authority over him; but at least you should refuse to open your purse to him.