We may want a yacht there to entertain high company.

I have set inquiries afloat for the hire of a schooner.

This child Mabel can read and write, I suppose?
Best write no letters, boy.
Do not make old Dipwell a thorny bed.

I have a portrait to show you, Richie.

A portrait! I think you will say the original was worthy of more than to be taken up and thrown away like a weed.