It is less than usual; but they are run upon; and, as you are good enough to let me draw on you-- By the by, perhaps you will sign a check before you go to the station." "How much do you want ?" "I really don't know, till I have consulted Penfold.

The gold was a large and advantageous purchase, sir." "No doubt; no doubt.

I'll give you my signature, and you can fill in the amount." He drew a check in favor of Arthur Wardlaw, signed it, and left him to fill in the figures.
He then looked at his watch, and remarked they would barely have time to get to the station.
"Good heavens!" cried Arthur; "and I can't go.

I must learn the particulars of the loss of the _Proserpine,_ and prepare the statement at once for the underwriters." "Well, never mind.

_I_ can go." "But what will she think of me?
I ought to be the first to welcome her." "I'll make your excuses." "No, no; say nothing.