place in London--take almost nothing and live on my reserves. That's

what I should do."

Come the Heavy," said Mr. Polly.

Get a better class reference."

There was a pause. "Think of investing your money?" asked Johnson.

Hardly got used to the idea of having it yet, O' Man."

"You'll have to do something with it. Give you nearly twenty pounds a

year if you invest it properly."

Haven't seen it yet in that light," said Mr. Polly defensively.

There's no end of things you could put it into."

It's getting it out again I shouldn't feel sure of. I'm no sort of

Fiancianier. Sooner back horses."

I wouldn't do that if I were you."

Not my style, O' Man."

It's a nest egg," said Johnson.

The History of Mr Polly