Expressing the remainder of the desolate sentiment in rum-and-water, Mr. Guppy concludes by resigning the adventure to Tony Jobling and informing him that during the vacation and while things are slack, his purse, "as far as three or four or even five pound goes," will be at his disposal. 
Mr. Guppy concludes by resigning the adventure to Tony Jobling and informing him that during the vacation, his purse, "as far as three or four or even five pound goes," will be at his disposal. 