I make a few observations to Mrs. Tribble on the week's bill. This lady
explains to me that she has had great misfortunes, that Tribble hardly
does any work, and does not contribute a penny toward the household
expenses. When he has done a little stroke of business, he takes a
holiday, and only reappears when his purse is empty.
I really cannot undertake to keep Tribble in _dolce far niente_, and I
give Mrs. Tribble notice to leave.
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_20th July, 1872._