I could be a parliament man if I liked, but I might make a goose of myself; so, all things considered, if I can get a sort of junior partner to do the polite work, and show off the goods, I think the house of Avenel & Co.

might become a pretty considerable honour to the Britishers.

You understand me, sir ?" "Oh, very well," answered Mr.Dale, smiling, though rather gravely.
"Now," continued the New Man, "I'm not ashamed to have risen in life by my own merits; and I don't disguise what I've been.

And, when I'm in my own grand house, I'm fond of saying, 'I landed at New York with L10 in my purse, and here I am!' But it would not do to have the old folks with me.

People take you with all your faults if you're rich; but they won't swallow your family into the bargain.