Mr. Snagsby, however, giving him the consolatory assurance, "It's only a job you will be paid for, Jo," he recovers; and on being taken outside by Mr. Bucket for a little private confabulation, tells his tale satisfactorily, though out of breath.

Mr. Snagsby, however, assuring him, "It's only a job you will be paid for, Jo," he recovers; and on being taken outside by Mr. Bucket, tells his tale satisfactorily.
