Have you been in quest of any ?" "No," said I, "not yet." "Then, sir, I would advise you to lose no time in doing so; you must visit all the bookstalls, sir, especially those in the by-streets and blind alleys.

It is in such places that you will find the description of literature you are in want of.

You must be up and doing, sir; it will not do for an author, especially a young author, to be idle in this town.
To-night you will receive my book of philosophy, and likewise books for the Review.

And, by-the-bye, sir, it will be as well for you to review my book of philosophy for the Review; the other reviews not having noticed it.

Sir, before translating it, I wish you to review my book of philosophy for the Review." "I shall be happy to do my best, sir." "Very good, sir; I should be unreasonable to expect anything beyond a person's best.