"I'm no more crazy than you are, and you know it.

Will you answer me a question ?" "It depends on what it is," said the old man, cautiously.
"Has Mrs.Hardwick been here to ask about me ?" "Certainly.

She takes a great deal of interest in you." "Was there a little girl with her ?" "I believe so.

I really don't remember." "If she calls again, either with or without Ida, will you ask her to come up here?
I want to see her." "Yes, I'll tell her.

Now, my young friend, I must really leave you.
Business before pleasure, you know." Jack looked about the room for something to read.