"Top shelf, I think you said; well, I climbed there for safety." "You must have been much run after," said his partner.
"I was," said the other.

"I suppose that's why it is I am always so interested in these affairs.

I have helped to marry so many people in this place, that I'm almost afraid to stir out after dark." Hardy's reply was interrupted by the entrance of Mr.Edward Silk, a young man of forlorn aspect, who combined in his person the offices of messenger, cleaner, and office-boy to the firm.

He brought in some letters, and placing them on Mr.Swann's desk retired.
"There's another," said the latter, as the door closed.

"His complaint is Amelia Kybird, and he's got it badly.