I think it's rather well done.

Let me read you a page--' 'Where will you send it ?' she interrupted.
'To The Wayside.' 'Why not try The Current?
Ask Milvain to introduce you to Mr Fadge.

They pay much better, you know.' 'But this isn't so well suited for Fadge.

And I much prefer to be independent, as long as it's possible.' 'That's one of your faults, Edwin,' remarked his wife, mildly.

'It's only the strongest men that can make their way independently.