You just leave that to me." "Yes, you leave the wife of the miller of Tarisa to his honour," observed Paul, from behind his master's chair.
"What, sir, you presume to speak again, eh ?" "I?
I never said a word." "Come, then, Peter, let us make an end of these accounts quickly.
Surely, there's no need of so much fussing.

What else is there ?" "Your honour's donations and charities." "Don't undo them.

You need only tell me which are paid.

Are there any fresh claims upon us ?" "Yes.

The college at A---- has not received its annual gift." "It did not get it because it did not send in a petition on my birthday last year." "Then if it sends the petition this year you will give the donation, I suppose ?" "Yes, and for last year too." "There are, besides, a heap of petitions and circulars." "What for ?" "This is an invitation to subscribe to the foundation of a Hungarian learned society." "Not a farthing will I give.