When a man says he's rich, you're generally sure he isn't.

Besides, if they ARE poor, you can't help it.

You'd be poor yourself if you didn't get your rents.' 'True enough,' said Arthur.
'You're not going to keep open house for all the poor of London,' pursued Pancks.

'You're not going to lodge 'em for nothing.

You're not going to open your gates wide and let 'em come free.