"Can you give a fellow anything to read in the meantime?" says Mr. Jobling.
Smallweed suggests the law list. But Mr. Jobling declares with much earnestness that he "can't stand it."
"You shall have the paper," says Mr. Guppy. "He shall bring it down. But you had better not be seen about here. Sit on our staircase and read. It's a quiet place."

"Can you give a fellow anything to read in the meantime?" says Mr. Jobling.
"You can have the paper," says Mr. Guppy. "Smallweed shall bring it down. But you had better not be seen about here. Sit on our staircase and read. It's quiet."
