Do you not suppose I have something to do besides feeding a canary?
To read, to study--that is my pleasure.

I know your politics here in America.

Suppose you invade Texas, as the threat is, with troops of the United States, before Texas is a member of the Union?
Does that not mean you are again at war with Mexico?
And does that not mean that you are also at war with England?
Come, do you not know some of those things ?" "With my hand on my heart, Madam," I asserted solemnly, "all I know is that you must go to see my master.

Calhoun wants you.

America needs you.
I beg you to do what kindness you may to the heathen." "_Et moi ?_" "And you ?" I answered.