"But, indeed, doctor, I never--" "I have no doubt you 'never,'" said Dr.Rob, "especially at eleven o'clock in the morning.

But you will to-day; so do not waste any time in discussion.

You have had a long night journey; you are going upstairs to a very sad sight indeed, a strain on the nerves and sensibilities.

You have come through a trying interview with me, and you are praising Heaven it is over.

But you will praise Heaven with more fervency when you have drunk the sherry.