I never was guilty of a mean trick in my life, to my recollection, and I do not think I ever shall be." "Pardon me, Mr.Carlyle.If you knew half the tricks and _ruses_ played upon me, you would not wonder at my suspecting all the world.

Proceed with your business." "I heard that East Lynne was for private sale; your agent dropped half a word to me in confidence.

If so, I should wish to be the purchaser." "For whom ?" inquired the earl.
"Myself." "You!" laughed the earl.

"Egad! Lawyering can't be such bad work, Carlyle." "Nor is it," rejoined Mr.Carlyle, "with an extensive, first-class connection, such as ours.

But you must remember that a good fortune was left me by my uncle, and a large one by my father." "I know.