I.—Yes, anything you like.
He.—What were you doing in the alley of Sighs?
I.—Cutting a shabby figure enough, I daresay.
He.—You used to give lessons in mathematics?
I.—Without knowing a word about them. Is not that what you want to come to?
He.—Exactly so.
I.—I learnt by teaching others, and I turned out some good pupils.
He—That may be; but music is not like algebra or geometry. Now that you are a substantial personage....
I.—Not so substantial, I tell you.
He.—And have a good lining to your purse....