What's to prevent our having a person that we CAN depend upon, and enjoying the delight of doing a good action at the same time?
I say, what's to prevent our employing this worthy woman, your mother?
What with one job and another, there's lodging--and good lodging too--pretty well all the year round, rent free, and a weekly allowance besides, Kit, that would provide her with a great many comforts she don't at present enjoy.

Now what do you think of that?
Do you see any objection?
My only desire is to serve you, Kit; therefore if you do, say so freely.' As Brass spoke, he moved the hat twice or thrice, and shuffled among the papers again, as if in search of something.
'How can I see any objection to such a kind offer, sir ?' replied Kit with his whole heart.

'I don't know how to thank you sir, I don't indeed.' 'Why then,' said Brass, suddenly turning upon him and thrusting his face close to Kit's with such a repulsive smile that the latter, even in the very height of his gratitude, drew back, quite startled.

'Why then, it's done.' Kit looked at him in some confusion.
'Done, I say,' added Sampson, rubbing his hands and veiling himself again in his usual oily manner.

'Ha ha! and so you shall find Kit, so you shall find.