"Mr. Lawton, I will not submit to such insinuations. If Scott should lose his position, as he is likely to do if he is guided by your advice, I will help him out of the money in my hands."
"Very well; I will hold you to that. However, I don't think he is likely to be placed in that predicament."
"How much does he receive from Tower, Douglas & Co.?"
"More than you paid him. However, I will not occupy any more of your time. If you become ashamed of your meanness, you can let me know."
"Seth Lawton, I won't stand any more of your impertinence. You appear to forget who I am."
"I am not likely to forget who and what you are, Ezra. Good-evening!"
"The beggar!" soliloquized the merchant. "He need never expect any favors from me. He will yet repent his impertinence."