In case--anything--happens to-morrow, his support will be invaluable to her.

I have a high opinion of him.

He has succeeded in life through his own energy, and he is the only member of my family who has never applied to me for assistance.

I inquired the reason on the journey down, for I know that at one time he was in very poor circumstances; and he replied that he would rather have starved than have asked me for sixpence.

I call that a very proper spirit." The doctor made no comment on the anecdote.