You never made me wait.

But I am sorry you had the trouble to come to my shop.

I would have called at your house if you had sent me a postal." "My time was not so valuable as yours, Mr.Plank.

I must tell you, however, that you came near not getting your money this morning.
Another person undertook to collect your bill." "Who was it ?" demanded the carpenter indignantly.

"If there's anybody playing such tricks on me I will have him up before the courts." "It was no acquaintance of yours.