He had not suspected such weakness, but argued well from it for the business he had in hand.

There must be a soft spot to be found about the heart of an old lawyer who spent his mornings in such occupation.
"How do you do, sir ?" said Mr.Wharton rising from his seat.

"I hope I see you well, sir." Though he had been reading a novel his tone and manner were very cold.

Lopez had never been in Stone Buildings before, and was not quite sure that he might not have committed some offence in coming there.

"Take a seat, Mr.Lopez.Is there anything I can do for you in my way ?" There was a great deal that could be done "in his way" as father;--but how was it to be introduced and the case made clear?
Lopez did not know whether the old man had as yet ever suspected such a feeling as that which he now intended to declare.