“Only three days⁠—all over then⁠—no more difficulties.” Mr. Tupman counted the money into his companion’s hand, and he dropped it piece by piece into his pocket, as they walked towards the house.

“Be careful,” said Mr. Jingle⁠—“not a look.”

“Not a wink,” said Mr. Tupman.

“Not a syllable.”

“Not a whisper.”

“All your attentions to the niece⁠—rather rude, than otherwise, to the aunt⁠—only way of deceiving the old ones.”