'You don't rest upon it; you merely balance with it.' 'I shall know better, with practice, sir.

I have not lived in a walking country, you know.' 'True,' says Mr.Crisparkle.

'Get into a little training, and we will have a few score miles together.

I should leave you nowhere now.

Do you come back before dinner ?' 'I think not, as we dine early.' Mr.Crisparkle gives him a bright nod and a cheerful good-bye; expressing (not without intention) absolute confidence and ease.
Neville repairs to the Nuns' House, and requests that Miss Landless may be informed that her brother is there, by appointment.