I want papa to be a subscriber, but he's so conservative.

Now the next point in this Mr.Knight--I suppose he is a very good man.' 'An excellent man.

I shall try to be his intimate friend some day.' 'But aren't you now ?' 'No; not so much as that,' replied Stephen, as if such a supposition were extravagant.

'You see, it was in this way--he came originally from the same place as I, and taught me things; but I am not intimate with him.

Shan't I be glad when I get richer and better known, and hob and nob with him!' Stephen's eyes sparkled.
A pout began to shape itself upon Elfride's soft lips.