A long pause ensued.
"You wished to see me," observed I.
"Well, yes, I do," said the tailor. "The fact is, Mr Batchelor, you
aren't treating me well. Those clothes were sold you for cash, sir--
cash down!"
"Yes, I'm afraid I have been rather slow in paying, Mr Shoddy," said I.
"Quite so, sir! The question is, have you the amount with you now--
three pounds plus six shillings for interest to date?"
"I certainly have not the money with me," said I.
"Ah! Then you are prepared to give me security, of course? Now what do
you say to my drawing on Messrs. Merrett, Barnacle, and Company, at one
month, for the amount? I should be satisfied with their bill."