Don't mind me, I beg.

I don't like him I tell you frankly.

I am with him because it happens from particular circumstances to suit my convenience.
I have some ability, I believe, in that way; and the obligation, if any, will most likely be on his side and not mine.

At the lowest mark, the balance will be even, and there'll be no obligation at all.

So you may talk to me, as if I had no connection with him.' 'If you press me to give my opinion--' returned John Westlock.
'Yes, I do,' said Martin.