Word: bothering
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...clubs, or who will be in the next ten, or how we can obtain this room in Beck, or get the Bursar to give us that room in Holworthy. We have n't time to think about boating or ball. O yes, we'll subscribe; only don't bother us, and we'll pay some time during the winter...
...disagreeable necessity of settling them. We are inclined to think that if such an obliging person opened his "Private Banking-House" in Cambridge, we should hereafter deny ourselves no luxury. Of the two plans of removing the incumbrances, the latter is the only one to be considered. Why bother to have your debts "arranged" when they can be promptly settled - by some one else...
...Look here, old fellow! I'll just write down all those things, such as how old I am, how much money my father has, how many sisters I have, how old they are, etc., and then you can nail it up on your door so that you need not bother yourself to come in here when you want to find out, you know." No go. He came in just the same. The only result has been to give him a great idea of my superior wisdom, the consequence of which is that he appeals to me for confirmation every time...
...over, you rearrange your dress, ring for the butler, order a bottle of your best Old Madeira, - a wine somewhat out of fashion, but for which you retain your taste, - and indulge in the delightful reflection that Swiddle - or whoever it may have happened to be - will never bother you again...
...Parody' doth bother...