"What would I do, sir? Why, if I were as poor as you say you are, and couldn't get on here, I'd go abroad." "But where, sir? where to?" "Anywhere. Don't ask me. The world's big enough and round enough for you, isn't it?" "But without means, Mr Dempster?" "Yes, sir, without means. Work, sir-work. The same as I have done. I pay my poor rate, and I can't afford to help other people. Good morning."