You have defined her character, my dear sir, as correctly as if you had known her from her birth.

She HAS a lively disposition.

I assure you, my dear sir, that in our unpretending home her gaiety is delightful.' 'No doubt,' returned the old man.
'Charity, upon the other hand,' said Mr Pecksniff, 'is remarkable for strong sense, and for rather a deep tone of sentiment, if the partiality of a father may be excused in saying so.

A wonderful affection between them, my dear sir! Allow me to drink your health.

Bless you!' 'I little thought,' retorted Martin, 'but a month ago, that I should be breaking bread and pouring wine with you.