In the meantime, if Mr Swiveller will take my seat, and try his hand at a fair copy of this ejectment, as I shall be out pretty well all the morning--' 'Walk with me,' said Quilp.

'I have a word or two to say to you on points of business.

Can you spare the time ?' 'Can I spare the time to walk with you, sir?
You're joking, sir, you're joking with me,' replied the lawyer, putting on his hat.

'I'm ready, sir, quite ready.

My time must be fully occupied indeed, sir, not to leave me time to walk with you.