I don't know why, but when I feel even too dreary to read a novel I can translate--there is something mechanical about it I suppose.

Now, Cornelius, you are rather behindhand, and have some heavy reading before you if you mean to get out of this next Christmas.' 'I am afraid I have.' 'We must soon sound the Bishop.

I am sure you will get a title without difficulty when he has heard all.

The sub-dean, the principal of my college, says that the best plan will be for you to come there when his lordship is present at an examination, and he'll get you a personal interview with him.

Mind you make a good impression upon him.