I know what is what, and can see as far into a millstone as another.

Ay, ay; you will come to.

The fish will snap at the bait, never doubt it.

Yes, yes, we shall rub on main well together." Emily by this time had in some degree mustered up her spirits, and began, though with hesitation, to thank Mr.Grimes for his good opinion, but to confess that she could never be brought to favour his addresses.
She therefore entreated him to desist from all further application.

This remonstrance on her part would have become more intelligible, had it not been for his boisterous manners and extravagant cheerfulness, which indisposed him to silence, and made him suppose that at half a word he had sufficient intimation of another's meaning.