ROGUES CONFER
“It appears to me, Mr. Rugg, that you have not prospered,” said the lady.
That’s where you’re right, ma’am.”
“I am sorry for that.”
“So am I,” said the tramp, adding, with a cunning look, “but times will be better now.”
“Why will they be better?” asked Mrs. Middleton.
Tony won’t see me want when he comes into two thousand a year.”
“Who said he was coming into it?”
“You said he was the heir.”
“He hasn’t got the estate, and I don’t mean he shall have it.”