[Pained to refuse.] Oh no, Jimmie, I can't manage it. Basil made me promise I wouldn't let you have any more.

James.

What! He made you promise that?—Ugh, the mean skinflint.

Jenny.

We've lent you so much, Jimmie. And ma's had a lot, too.

James.

Well, look here, you can manage a sovereign, can't you? You needn't say anything about it.

Jenny.

I can't really, Jimmie. I would if I could. But we've got a rare lot of debts worrying us, and the rent will be coming along next week.

James.