“A good deal more than I generally get,” said he, nodding slyly, “what he gave me will keep me in little comforts for several days.”

“Gammon!” said one.

“He’s a humbug,” said another, “preaching to us and then doing the same himself.”

“Look here, mates,” said Jerry, “the gentleman offered me half a crown extra, but I didn’t take it; ’twas quite pay enough for me to see how glad he was to catch that train; and if Jack and I choose to have a quick run now and then to please ourselves, that’s our business and not yours.”

“Well,” said Larry, “you’ll never be a rich man.”