There can't be a quarrel without two parties, and I won't be one. I will be a friend to you in spite of you. So now you know what you've got to expect
Dear Joe, he is always right. Well, old chap, said Joe, then abide by your words. If he's always right (which in general he's more likely wrong), he's right when he says this:Supposing ever you kep any little matter to yourself, when you was a little child, you kep it mostly because you know'd as J. Gargery's power to part you and Tickler in sunders, were not fully equal to his inclinations. Theerfore, think no more of it as betwixt two sech, and do not let us pass remarks upon onnecessary subjects. Biddy giv' herself a deal o' trouble with me afore I left (for I am almost awful dull), as I should view it in this light, and, viewing it in this light, as I should ser put it. Both of which, said Joe, quite charmed with his logical arrangement, being done, now this to you a true friend, say. Namely. You mustn't go a overdoing on it, but you must have your supper and your wine-and-water, and you must be put betwixt the sheets. The delicacy with which Joe dismissed this theme, and the sweet tact and kindness with which Biddywho with her woman's wit had found me out so soonhad prepared him for it, made a deep impression on my mind.
Fan the sinking flame of hilarity with the wing of friendship; and pass the rosy wine.