While I am speaking? I was saying—yes, yes,
That I had always intended, more or less,
When you had served your time here and been paid,
To help you to some business or trade
Suited to your capacities and your class.
Now for this once I am willing to let pass
The gross deception of your conduct here—
And as your mind is evidently not clear
About the future, I am prepared, I say,
To give you, without any more delay,