I like to have the seat in my gig at liberty for any gentleman whom for business reasons I may wish to take down to the hall for a night or so.
You will seek out lodgings in X----." Quitting the window, I walked back to the hearth.
"Of course I shall seek out lodgings in X----," I answered.

"It would not suit me either to lodge at Crimsworth Hall." My tone was quiet.

I always speak quietly.

Yet Mr.Crimsworth's blue eye became incensed; he took his revenge rather oddly.

Turning to me he said bluntly-- "You are poor enough, I suppose; how do you expect to live till your quarter's salary becomes due ?" "I shall get on," said I.
"How do you expect to live ?" he repeated in a louder voice.
"As I can, Mr.Crimsworth." "Get into debt at your peril! that's all," he answered.