"If you put it that way, I guess ten dollars'll cover it," he said.
The Englishman threw a bill on the table.
"Now," cried Smith, "let's be off!"
"Out this way," said the tramp, opening a side door. "You others go first, and I'll wait here till I sees you're all safe."
"Not if I know it," said Cecil. "You go first, or you'll get kicked."
The tramp looked longingly at the crisp note, and led the way, remarking:
"Thee castest thy pearls before swine, friend."
"Ah, that's just what I'm trying to avoid," said Banborough cheerfully, bringing up the rear.