"Reports indicate that packers won't find much surplus for shipping in the United States, and prices will be high.
In fact, I rather think my speculation is justified.

Although clearing new ground and buying young trees made a drain on my capital--" "Don't tell him he's enterprising! He's too adventurous," interrupted Mrs.Farnam, who wanted to give George a lead.

"It's exciting to take chances, but they don't always turn out as one hopes.

But how's your business?
I understand trade is dull." "I have known it better, but that's not bothering me." "Still as you don't look serene, I imagine something is bothering you." "I don't feel serene, and that's why I came.

You know Agatha better than anybody else.