said jabez wilson, mopping his forehead; "i have a small pawnbroker’s business at coburg square, near the city. it’s not a very large affair, and of late years it has not done more than just give me a living. i used to be able to keep two assistants, but now i only keep one; and i would have a job to pay him but that he is willing to come for half wages so as to learn the business."