The young man was still doubtful of East Wellmouth's promise of professional opportunities.

He should like to live there, he said, and he might decide to do so, but as yet he had not so decided.

He seemed more pessimistic than during the drive down from the station.

Captain Obed, however, and oddly enough, was much more optimistic than he had been at first.
"I don't know, John," he said, "but I ain't sure you couldn't make good, and pretty good, too, by settlin' here.

This section needs a good lawyer." "Another good lawyer you mean.