He told us that one secret of his own marvelous health was his talent for sound, unbroken sleep.

"I lock all my public cares outside my chamber door," said he, "and nothing ever disturbs my slumbers." While we were at breakfast a package of dispatches was brought in and laid beside Mr.
Gladstone's plate.

He left them quietly alone until the meal was over and then, taking them to a corner of the parlor, perused them intently.
I saw that his face was lighted up with a pleasant smile.

Beckoning me to come to him he said, with much enthusiasm: "Doctor, here is good news from the arbitrators at Geneva.

The worst is over.