"You were a traitor to our fellows, and got us into a scrape." "I was an officer then." "No matter for that.

Do you suppose, if I were an officer, I would throw myself in your way when you were up to anything ?" "I don't know whether you would or not; but I wouldn't blow on you, if you had told me anything in confidence.

What did Lowington say ?" "Nothing; he wouldn't take any notice of what I said." "That was sensible on his part.

One thing is certain, Wilton: you can't be trusted." "You mustn't make me mad, then." "I will keep things to myself hereafter," growled Shuffles.
"Don't be savage.

You served me a mean trick, and I paid you off for it; so we are square." "We will keep square then, and not open any new accounts." "But you will want me when anything is up," laughed Wilton.