I take it very friendly of you, very friendly indeed,' said Mr Cheeryble, dragging him into a corner to get out of hearing.

'How many children are there, and what has my brother Ned given, Trimmers ?' 'There are six children,' replied the gentleman, 'and your brother has given us twenty pounds.' 'My brother Ned is a good fellow, and you're a good fellow too, Trimmers,' said the old man, shaking him by both hands with trembling eagerness.

'Put me down for another twenty--or--stop a minute, stop a minute.

We mustn't look ostentatious; put me down ten pound, and Tim Linkinwater ten pound.

A cheque for twenty pound for Mr Trimmers, Tim.
God bless you, Trimmers--and come and dine with us some day this week; you'll always find a knife and fork, and we shall be delighted.