It puzzles me to think who could possibly have written me this letter." "That I am completely at a loss to imagine," said Crinkles.

"I assure you, my gallant sir, that I am much hurt at the circumstance of any one using my name in such a way.

But, nevertheless, as you are here, permit me to say, that it will be my pride, my pleasure, and the boast of the remainder of my existence, to be of some service to so gallant a defender of my country, and one whose name, along with the memory of his deeds, is engraved upon the heart of every Briton." "Quite ekal to a book, he talks," said Jack.

"I never could read one myself, on account o' not knowing how, but I've heard 'em read, and that's just the sort o' incomprehensible gammon." "We don't want any of your ignorant remarks," said the admiral, "so you be quiet." "Ay, ay, sir." "Now, Mister Lawyer, you are an honest fellow, and an honest fellow is generally a sensible fellow." "Sir, I thank you." "If so be as what this letter says is true, my nephew Charles has got a liking for this girl, who has had her neck bitten by a vampyre, you see." "I perceive, sir." "Now what would you do ?" "One of the most difficult, as well, perhaps, as one of the most ungracious of tasks," said the attorney, "is to interfere with family affairs.

The cold and steady eye of reason generally sees things in such very different lights to what they appear to those whose feelings and whose affections are much compromised in their results." "Very true.