I have no reason to work for one person more than another, and, of course, if one man comes to me and another doesn't, I'm bound to work for the man who comes.

That's business!" "You have said quite enough," said Lawrence.

"Now leave this place instantly!" "No, I won't!" said the man, shutting his mouth very tightly, as he drew himself up and folded his arms on his chest.
Lawrence was young, well-made, and strong, but the other man was taller, heavier, and perhaps stronger.

To engage in a personal contest to compel a fellow like this to depart, would be a very unpleasant thing for Lawrence to do, even if he succeeded.

He was a visitor here, the ladies would probably be witnesses of the conflict, and although the natural impulse of his heart, predominant over everything else at that moment, prompted him to spring upon the impudent fellow and endeavor to thrash him, still his instincts as a gentleman forbade him to enter into such a contest, which would probably have no good effect, no matter how it resulted.