"I am taking it down in shorthand." "Thank you," said Mr.Jellicoe.

"He became involved in serious difficulties and came to me for assistance.

He wished to borrow five thousand pounds to enable him to meet his engagements.

I had a certain amount of money at my disposal, but I did not consider Hurst's security satisfactory; accordingly I felt compelled to refuse.

But on the very next day, John Bellingham called on me with the draft of his will which he wished me to look over before it was executed.
"It was an absurd will, and I nearly told him so; but then an idea occurred to me in connection with Hurst.