Therefore, if you please, Varden, we'll drop the subject.

I have no wish to pursue it.

I could.

I might say a great deal.
But I would rather not.

Pray don't say any more.' 'I don't want to say any more,' rejoined the goaded locksmith.
'Well then, don't,' said Mrs Varden.
'Nor did I begin it, Martha,' added the locksmith, good-humouredly, 'I must say that.' 'You did not begin it, Varden!' exclaimed his wife, opening her eyes very wide and looking round upon the company, as though she would say, You hear this man! 'You did not begin it, Varden! But you shall not say I was out of temper.