I've been making resolutions all night, and now you've come here I'm sure I shall be able to break it off.

If you will only stand by me, Cruden! I owe you such a lot.

If you only knew how grateful I was!" "Perhaps we'd better not talk about it now," said Reginald, feeling very uncomfortable and rather disconcerted at this glib flow of penitence.
But young Gedge was full of it yet, and went on,-- "I'm going to turn over a new leaf this very day, Cruden.

I've told the errand-boy he's not to get me any beer, and I'm determined next time that beast Durfy asks me to go--" "What!" exclaimed Reginald; "was it with him you used to go ?" "Yes.

I know you'll think all the worse of me for it, after the blackguard way he's got on to you.