I should be glad of some money at a fair interest then, for I feel sure I could pay it off in time." "Very well, Adam," said Arthur, remembering what Mr.Irwine had said about a probable hitch in the love-making between Adam and Mary Burge, "we'll say no more about it at present.

When is your father to be buried ?" "On Sunday, sir; Mr.Irwine's coming earlier on purpose.

I shall be glad when it's over, for I think my mother 'ull perhaps get easier then.

It cuts one sadly to see the grief of old people; they've no way o' working it off, and the new spring brings no new shoots out on the withered tree." "Ah, you've had a good deal of trouble and vexation in your life, Adam.
I don't think you've ever been hare-brained and light-hearted, like other youngsters.

You've always had some care on your mind." "Why, yes, sir; but that's nothing to make a fuss about.