He came to ask for a hundred pounds; he says he has an opportunity of doing better, if he can have that sum.

Mamma has sent me to you; she has not the money by her, and she dare not ask papa for it, as it is for Richard.

She bade me say that if you will kindly oblige her with the money to-day, she will arrange with you about the repayment." "Do you want it now ?" asked Mr.Carlyle.

"If so, I must send to the bank.

Dill never keeps much money in the house when I'm away." "Not until evening.