Nobody could behave better.

The old man, he assured me, couldn't last more than a day or two, and he promised--quite spontaneously, I didn't say a word--to pay his debt in full as soon as ever his father's will was proved, which will be done as quickly as possible.

--And now, have you thought over what I said the other night ?" "Thought--yes." "With not much result, I see.

Never mind; you must have time.

I want you to meet Milligan.