I tell you this scheme of ours has inconceivable importance; it may have results such as one dare not talk about." "But how long will it be before you really make a start ?" asked Warburton, with more interest than he had yet shown in this matter.
"I can't quite say--can't quite say.

The details are of course full of difficulty--the thing wouldn't be worth much if they were not.

One of Milligan's best points is, that he's a thoroughly practical man--thoroughly practical man.

It's no commercial enterprise we're about, but, if it's to succeed, it must be started on sound principles.
I'd give anything if I could persuade you to join us, old fellow.

You and your mother and sister--you're just the kind of people we want.
Think what a grand thing it will be to give a new start to civilisation! Doesn't it touch you ?" Warburton was mute, and, taking this for a sign of the impressionable moment, Sherwood talked on, ardently, lyrically, until Hyde Park Corner was reached.
"Think it over, Will.