I desire to go at once, here, now, this very hour, this very moment, if I may.

Time presses, and in our implied agreement with the old scytheman it is of the essence of the contract.

I am sure it is only necessary to put before so admirable a practitioner as Dr.Seward so simple, yet so momentous a wish, to ensure its fulfilment." He looked at me keenly, and seeing the negative in my face, turned to the others, and scrutinized them closely.

Not meeting any sufficient response, he went on, "Is it possible that I have erred in my supposition ?" "You have," I said frankly, but at the same time, as I felt, brutally.
There was a considerable pause, and then he said slowly, "Then I suppose I must only shift my ground of request.

Let me ask for this concession, boon, privilege, what you will.