It is very likely that this worthy couple never absolutely conspired and agreed together in so many words: the one to cajole the young gentleman, whilst the other won his money at cards: but they understood each other perfectly well, and Rawdon let Osborne come and go with entire good humour.

This worthy couple never actually conspired - the one to cajole the young gentleman, whilst the other won his money at cards - but they understood each other perfectly, and Rawdon let Osborne come and go with entire good humour.
