Me and Mrs Boffin have not even settled that we shall make any change in our way of life.

Mrs Boffin's inclinations certainly do tend towards Fashion; but, being already set up in a fashionable way at the Bower, she may not make further alterations.

However, sir, as you don't press yourself, I wish to meet you so far as saying, by all means call at the Bower if you like.

Call in the course of a week or two.

At the same time, I consider that I ought to name, in addition to what I have already named, that I have in my employment a literary man--WITH a wooden leg--as I have no thoughts of parting from.' 'I regret to hear I am in some sort anticipated,' Mr Rokesmith answered, evidently having heard it with surprise; 'but perhaps other duties might arise ?' 'You see,' returned Mr Boffin, with a confidential sense of dignity, 'as to my literary man's duties, they're clear.