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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Wrong Box by Stevenson & Osbourne: 'No, I think I would rather stay,' said the old man, 'and get my
bill discounted.'
'You shall not stay in my house,' cried Mr Watts. 'This is the
last time you shall have a bed at the "Tregonwell Arms".'
'I insist upon remaining,' replied Mr Finsbury, with spirit; 'I
remain by Act of Parliament; turn me out if you dare.'
'Then pay your bill,' said Mr Watts.
'Take that,' cried the old man, tossing him the negotiable bill.
'It is not legal tender,' replied Mr Watts. 'You must leave my
house at once.'
'You cannot appreciate the contempt I feel for you, Mr Watts,'
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