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We have done our course; there's money for your pains.
Gentlemen and friends, I thank you for your pains.
You take pills for your pains and stand in a hot shower trying to wash it all away.
Slam Nietzsche into them and get walloped for your pains.
That was what you got for your pains.
"Must you always get something for your pains?"
Now you have taken the pains to set it together, take it for your pains.
Here's for your pains, and God reward your faith in the best of ladies."
Fare you well: I thank you for your pains: spend this for me.
Well, sir, here is for your pains.
Well have you argued, sir; and, for your pains, Of capital treason we arrest you here.
And it stings you for your pains.
"I think you'll have your trouble for your pains, you poor child," said Mary as the door closed behind Jane.
I think you shall have the fle'a in your ear for your pains.
"Here is money for your pains."
I'd call you out and-" "And get killed for your pains.
"And get nothing for your pains," retorted Friche roughly.
All you ever get for your pains are lacerated fingers and a view of it vanishing into the sky the moment the cage door is open.
"You rack your brains to come up with ways of helping the children, and this is what you get for your pains," he complains.
'This for your pains,' said the other, putting money in his hand, and glancing at him steadfastly.'
If you land onthese shores, the only things you are going to get for your pains are chaos and death!
This for your pains, sharp Barnaby.'
Here's a few taels for your pains!'
"Your reputation will be ruined, Mr. Herman, and you won't have a thing to show for your pains."
"Then you are a fool for your pains, to be afraid of nothing," I answered roughly; "but watch well, Sihamba."