I want to see my brother-in-law.

You won't mind being left alone ?" "No; I shall do my best to keep in good spirits." "I'll get you a batch of new books.

I may as well tell you, Liversedge has been persuaded to stand as Liberal candidate for Polterham at the next election.

It surprised me rather; I shouldn't have thought he was the kind of fellow to go in for politics.

It always seemed to be as little in his line as it is in mine." "And do you wish to advise him against it ?" "Oh no; there's no harm in it.