I wouldn't disturb him till five, if I was you, and then I'd give him a strong cup of tea." Henry then went direct to the office, and found Mr.Cheetham there.
"Well ?" said Mr.Cheetham, rather surlily.
"I am come to ask for my month, sir." "So I guessed.

Do you really mean to exact that ?" "Why not, sir ?" "Haven't you heard how they ground me down ?" "Yes, sir.

But why did you give in?
I was true to you, but you failed me.

I'd have shut up the works for three months, rather than be made a slave of, and go from my word." "Ay, ay; that's bachelor's talk.

I've got a wife and children, and they make a man a mouse." "Well, sir, I forgive you: but as to my month's wages--now all I say is--PUT YOURSELF IN MY PLACE!" "Well ?" "You are me.