"I think it's just splendid how receptive and progressive working people are in these days." "I was meditating suicide," replied Sarah Brown candidly, if faintly.

"I am a stricken and useless parasite on the face of your fine earth.

But my hoe is too blunt." "I have a pocket-knife with three blades I could lend you," said Richard, slapping himself enquiringly over several pockets.

"Or would you rather try a natty little spell I thought of this morning while I was shaving.

I think any one stricken might find it rather useful." "Ah, give it to me.