I am not a clever chap, like you, Meredith." "For which you may thank a gracious Providence," interposed Jack.

"Chaps like me are what some people call 'fools' in their uncouth way." "But I know a little about Africa, and I know something about Durnovo.
That man has got a mania, and it is called Simiacine.

He is quite straight upon that point, whatever he may be upon others.

He knows this country, and he is not making any mistake about the Simiacine, whatever--" "His powers of sick-nursing may be," suggested Jack.
"Yes, that's it.

We'll put it that way if you like." "Thanks, I do prefer it.