He was a fellow with a kind nature at bottom, but too easy- going to withstand the temptations of London.
In return for his confidence I told him most of my troubles.

He was greatly interested in the story, and especially reproached himself with his share in aiding and abetting my past extravagances.
When, however, I came to tell him of my financial troubles with Hawkesbury and Shoddy he brightened up suddenly.
"Why, why ever didn't you tell me of that before, Batchelor ?" he exclaimed.

"And this beggar Shoddy's going to show you up, is he?
Ha, ha! we'll disappoint him for once in a way.

I know him of old." "I was wondering if you knew him," said I, suddenly feeling my spirits lightened, "and would mind asking him not to call up at the office." "Of course I will," said Flanagan, jumping up and taking his hat.

"Come along, old man, he won't be shut up yet, I expect.