Charles Dickens: He’s tough, ma’am,—tough is J. B.; tough and devilish sly.

He’s tough, ma’am,—tough is J. B.; tough and devilish sly. — Charles Dickens

He’s tough, ma’am,—tough is J. B.; tough and devilish sly.

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