'He's a cool hand, is Mr.Kirkwood.He knows how to wait.

When _something_ happens, we shall have him taking a house out at Highbury, you see if he don't.' Sidney turned upon her with anything but a jesting look.
'What do you mean by that, Mrs.Byass ?' he asked, sharply.

'When _what_ happens?
What are you hinting at ?' 'Bless us and save us!' cried Bessie.

'Here, Sam, he's going to swallow me.

What harm have I done ?' 'Please tell me what you meant ?' Sidney urged, his face expressing strong annoyance.