WORKMEN'S.

"_Well, I don't care if I do!_" _i.e._, "Haven't had a drink for half an

hour--waiting for you to stand treat this ten minutes past."

"_Ah! he's a Gentleman, he is, every hinch of him!_" _i.e._, He has

"parted" freely, or "tipped" liberally.

"_He's about as stingy as they make 'em_;" _i.e._, He has declined to be

abominally overcharged.

"_Could you tell me wot's about the right time, Guv'nor?_" _i.e._,

"Isn't it about time to send me up some more beer?"

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