That was a mere pleasantry of Mr.Potts', doubtless.

How did the suggestion strike you, Mr.Allan ?" Allan looked at him in silence.
"I mean, did the suggestion strike you unpleasantly, or how ?" "I don't think it made any impression, Sir.

I knew it was a joke." "A joke!" groaned his father.

"Good Heavens! What do you think-- ?" "Once more permit me," said Mr.Rae quietly, with a wave of his hand toward the Captain.

"This cheque of five pounds has evidently been altered to fifty pounds.