As for catching Barrington Erle, that is out of the question at such a time as this." "But going back to my being ruined--" said Phineas, after a pause.
"Don't think of anything so disagreeable." "You must not suppose that I am afraid of it.

I was going to say that there are worse things than ruin,--or, at any rate, than the chance of ruin.

Supposing that I have to emigrate and skin sheep, what does it matter?
I myself, being unencumbered, have myself as my own property to do what I like with.

With Nelson it was Westminster Abbey or a peerage.

With me it is parliamentary success or sheep-skinning." "There shall be no sheep-skinning, Mr.Finn.I will guarantee you." "Then I shall be safe." At that moment the door of the room was opened, and a man entered with quick steps, came a few yards in, and then retreated, slamming the door after him.