I'll not come back till you do; and till I do come back you're sitting on a volcano." "My dear fellow, you will spoil everything if you take such an absurd view of the matter--really you will.

Of course I'll put you right.

You are my guest.

But remember my difficult position here." "It will be a precious deal more difficult for you soon.

I can promise you," said Mr Ratman, lifting his hand to his swollen eye with an oath.
"Now then, I'll give you a month.