They brought three or four shillings a week sometimes to their fond parents; and they were very quick-fingered little creatures, and stuck intensely to their work, as the overseer always hit them when they looked up or--" "Trefusis," said Sir Charles, turning away from the table, "I beg your pardon, but I have no appetite for horrors.

You really must not ask me to go through your collection.

It is no doubt very interesting, but I can't stand it.

Have you nothing pleasant to entertain me with ?" "Pooh! you are squeamish.

However, as you are a novice, let us put off the rest until you are seasoned.