How we cite our quotes: (Volume.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"It would tax my pride above a bit; if it were for mysel', I could stand a deal o' clemming fist; I'd sooner knock him down than ask a favour from him." (2.12.52)
Nicholas Higgins is a proud man. Jeepers, who isn't proud in this book? In any case, Higgins has a tough time swallowing the fact that he'll need to personally ask Mr. Thornton for a job if he plans on keeping his family financially afloat. As he says, he'd sooner fight the guy for money than beg him for work.