"Yes; that's true. So he may, if he knows how to go about it. But when he does pay, Mr. Vavasor, he does it through the nose;--cent. per cent., and worse, for all his former shortcomings."
"How many there are who never pay at all," said George.
"Yes, Mr. Vavasor;--that's true, too. But see what a life they lead. It isn't a pleasant thing to be afraid of coming into your agent's office; not what you would like, Mr. Vavasor;--not if I know you."
"I never was afraid of meeting anyone yet," said Vavasor; "but I don't know what I may come to."

"Yes, if he knows how to go about it. But when he does pay, Mr. Vavasor, he pays through the nose."
"How many there are who never pay at all," said George.
"True, Mr. Vavasor. But see what a life they lead. 