"I told you _one o'clock precisely_." "I am afraid so," replied Newton; "but the streets were crowded, and my father stopped several times." "Why did he stop ?" "To expostulate with those who elbowed him: he is not used to it." "He soon will be if he stays here long.

Brother Nicholas," said Forster, turning round; but perceiving that Nicholas had taken up his watch, and was examining the interior, his intended remark was changed.

"Brother Nicholas, what are you doing with my watch ?" "It's very dirty," replied Nicholas, continuing his examination; "it must be taken to pieces." "Indeed it shall not," replied John.
"Don't be alarmed, I'll do it myself, and charge you nothing." "Indeed you will not do it yourself, brother.

My watch goes very well when it's left alone.

Do me the favour to hand it to me." Nicholas shut up the watch, and handed it to his brother over the table.
"It ought not to go well in that state, brother." "But I tell you that it _does_, brother," replied John, putting the watch into his fob.
"I have brought the things that I mentioned, sir," said Newton, taking them out of his handkerchief.
"Very well; have you the inventory ?" "Yes, sir, here it is." "No.