The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 121: what you’re looking at

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98 REYNOLDS’ WORKS “Perhaps a lawyer, sir?”’ said the sexton, inquiringly. “Well, I do a little in the conveyancing line now and then,”’ rejoined the Burker. “And very profitable too, sir, no doubt?” said the sexton, who was pleased as well as proud of having fallen in with such good company. “ Quite right — quite right, sir,” said Mr. Barnes. “I do manage to get a good livin’ by the transfer of property.”’ ‘““T suppose you attend the courts, sir, — the law courts, I mean? ”’ continued Jonathan. “Not more than I can help,’ responded the Burker. ‘“That’s a atmosphere that don’t agree with me.” ~ “Too hot and close, sir?’ suggested Mr. Carnabie, who was inclined to be chatty and to make himself agreeable. ‘Well, it don’t agree with me wery well,’ rejoined Mr. Barnes; “it always gives me a queer feelin’— But perhaps you'd like to take a drop of summut, sir?” he suddenly interrupted himself, just as he was on the very point of adding that the queer sensation he alluded to very much resembled a crick in the neck. “TI think I’d rather not take anything, sir, till I get to my lodgings,” said Jonathan, “‘ but if you would condescend to step in with me and drink a quiet glass of brandy and water, I shall feel very proud. My landlord is a superior sort of man. He is a schoolmaster and parish clerk — Mr. Chubb by name. Perhaps you have heard of him, sir? ”’ ‘“T’ve heerd speak of a man named Chubb, which is famous for making locks,’’ answered the Burker, ‘“ and I can’t abear —”’ But here he checked himself again, and the truth was that old Jonathan Carnabie did not take particular notice of the Burker’s bad grammar and peculiar phraseology, so pleased and flattered was he at having fallen in with a legal gentleman of such great respectability. And then, too, it was the old sexton’s first appearance in London; he had been accustomed to the country all his life, and he was inclined to view everything and everybody pertaining to the metropolis in a superior light. The Burker — more and more convinced that the mystery of his disguise was absolutely impenetrable, and resolved to amuse as well as benefit himself at Jonathan Carnabie’s expense — began ECORNICLIOOKS (E(0)