He only gave me threepence; and he hadn't even the decency to pay in silver.

Whatever money I make, I shall never get that odd threepence out of the world.' This was not language befitting the man who had preached of the sanctity of work.

It jarred on Maisie, who preferred her payment in applause, which, since all men desire it, must be of he right.

She hunted for her little purse and gravely took out a threepenny bit.
'There it is,' she said.

'I'll pay you, Dickie; and don't worry any more; it isn't worth while.