Ten to one you will be told that my work is of such doubtful value that they can't offer even a guinea till the whole book has been considered.

I can't allow you to go, dearest.
This morning I'll choose some books that I can spare, and after dinner I'll ask a man to come and look at them.

Don't worry yourself; I can finish in three weeks, I'm sure I can.

If I can get you three or four pounds you could make it do, couldn't you ?' 'Yes.' She averted her face as she spoke.
'You shall have that.' He still spoke very quietly.

'If the books won't bring enough, there's my watch--oh, lots of things.' He turned abruptly away, and Amy went on with her household work..