If he had been a man of the people, baby lips might have been taught to call down Heaven's blessings on his discreet efforts.

Those members of the secluded domain of high respectability for whom he strived showed their gratitude in a less emotional but more substantial way--generally in the mellow atmosphere of after-dinner conferences ...
"You had better see my man, Brimsdown.

I'll give you a note to him.

He'll square this business for you.

Safe?
None safer." Mr.Brimsdown did not accept the axiom of a great English jurist that every man is justified in evading the law if he can, because it is the duty of lawmakers not to leave any loophole for evasion.