"Not exactly, Mrs. Trapes. You see, the majority of customers on my beat are very—er—small, and their pecuniary capabilities necessarily somewhat—shall we say restricted? Consequently, I have adopted the—er—deferred payment system."
"Land sakes!" said Mrs. Trapes, staring, "d'ye mean ter say—"
"That my method of business is strictly—credit."
"Now look-a-here, Mr. Geoffrey, I'm talkin' serious an' don't want none o' your jokes or jollying."
"Solemn as an owl, Mrs. Trapes!"
"Well, then, how d' you suppose you can keep a wife and children, maybe, by selling peanuts that way or any way?"
"Oh, when I marry I shall probably turn my—attention to—er—other things, Mrs. Trapes."
"What things?"
"Well—to my wife, in the first place."
"Oh, Mr. Geoffrey, you make me tired!"