Have you been in quest of any ?' 'No,' said I, 'not yet.' 'Then, sir, I would advise you to lose no time in doing so; you must visit all the bookstalls, sir, especially those in the by-streets and blind alleys.

It is in such places that you will find the description of literature you are in want of.

You must be up and doing, sir; it will not do for an author, especially a young author, to be idle in this town.
To-night you will receive my book of philosophy, and likewise books for the Review.

And, by the bye, sir, it will be as well for you to review my book of philosophy for the Review; the other reviews not having noticed it.

Sir, before translating it, I wish you to review my book of philosophy for the Review.' 'I shall be happy to do my best, sir.' 'Very good, sir; I should be unreasonable to expect anything beyond a person's best.