"Didn't knock and arsk for no one, though--not me.

Twigged as it would be you, sir, on account of your sayin' to-night.

I've read summink of the ways of 'tecs.

Wot ho!" "You seem a sharp little customer, at all events," said Cleek with a curious one-sided smile--a smile that was peculiar to him.

"I somehow fancy that I've made a good investment, Dollops.