Anyhow, I'll start; but Festing's an obstinate fellow.

Suppose he won't come back ?" "He mayn't at first.

If so, you'll have to wait." Charnock turned away and walked about the floor while Sadie watched him, pleased but curious.

Bob was rather hard to move, but he was moved now.
He came back, and sitting down, looked at her thoughtfully.
"I imagine you are giving me a bigger job than you know.

If Festing has taken the railroad contract, he'll probably stop until he had carried it out.