But father told me expressly that I was to consider myself in your charge." "You young rascal!" said I."And he thought that you understood it so well that there was no need of saying much to me about it.

All that he said expressly to me was about taking care of your money.

But I tell you what it is, Rectus, you're a regular young trump to give up that trip, and go along with me." And I gave him a good slap on the back.
He winced at this, and let drive a pillow at me, so hard that it nearly knocked me over a chair.
The next morning, after an early breakfast, we went to bid the Chippertons good-bye.

We intended to walk to the depot, and so wanted to start early.

I was now cutting down all extra expenses.
"Ready so soon!" cried Uncle Chipperton, appearing at the door of his room.