And then, Mr. Finn, don't you see that though you have
been knocked about a little lately--"
"By George, he has,--most cruel," said Troddles.
"You'll miss the House if you give it up; you will, after a bit, Mr.
Finn. You've got to come round again, Mr. Finn,--if I may be so bold
as to say so, and you shouldn't put yourself out of the way of coming
round comfortably."
Phineas knew that there was wisdom in the words of Mr. Ruddles, and
consented. Though at this moment he was low in heart, disgusted with
the world, and sick of humanity,--though every joint in his body was
still sore from the rack on which he had been stretched, yet he knew
that it would not be so with him always. As others recovered so would
he, and it might be that he would live to "miss the House," should he
now refuse the offer made to him. He accepted the offer, but he did
so with a positive assurance that no consideration should at present
take him to Tankerville.
"We ain't going to charge you, not one penny," said Mr. Gadmire, with
enthusiasm.
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