"See, Joe! I can walk quite strongly. Now, you shall see me walk
back by myself."
"Which do not over-do it, Pip," said Joe; "but I shall be happy fur
to see you able, sir."
The last word grated on me; but how could I remonstrate! I walked
no further than the gate of the gardens, and then pretended to be
weaker than I was, and asked Joe for his arm. Joe gave it me, but
was thoughtful.