He has a large library." "This seems a large library to me," said Harry.

"My father likes reading, but he is poor, and cannot afford to buy books." He said that in a matter-of-fact tone, without the least attempt to conceal what many boys would have been tempted to hide.

Oscar noted this, and liked his new friend the better for it.
"Yes," he said, "books cost money, and one hasn't always the money to spare." "Have you read all these books ?" "Not more than half of them.

I like reading better than studying, I am afraid.

I am reading the Waverley novels now.