With a wife to keep, expenses would naturally be heavier; but he should continue to lay by every spare penny, with a view to getting back to England.
"You have not the intention, then, of remaining permanently in the colony ?" "Not the least in the world." "H'm," said John: he was standing on the hearthrug now, his legs apart.
"That, of course, puts a different complexion on the matter.

Still, I may say I am entirely reassured by what you have told me--entirely so.
Indeed, you must allow me to congratulate you on the good sense you displayed in striking while the iron was hot.

Many a one of your medical brethren, sir, would have thought it beneath his dignity to turn shopkeeper.

And now, Mr.Mahony, I will wish you good day; we shall doubtless meet again before very long.

Nay, one moment! There are cases, you will admit, in which a female opinion is not without value.
Besides, I should be pleased for you to see my wife." He crossed the hall, tapped at a door and cried: "Emma, my love, will you give us the pleasure of your company ?" In response to this a lady entered, whom Mahony thought one of the most beautiful women he had ever seen.