wants constant attention in the littlest things. Some of us will be dying in a workhouse next.”
“As the persons you have cited,” quietly remarked the Secretary, “thought they would, if I remember, sir.”
“And very creditable in ’em too,” said Mr. Boffin. “Very independent in ’em! But never mind them just now. Have you given notice to quit your lodgings?”
“Under your direction, I have, sir.”
“Then I tell you what,” said Mr. Boffin; “pay the quarter’s rent—pay the quarter’s rent, it’ll be the cheapest thing in the end—and come here at once, so that you may be always on the spot, day and night, and keep the expenses down. You’ll charge the quarter’s rent to me, and we must try and save it somewhere. You’ve got some lovely furniture; haven’t you?”