Sherwood knew what he was doing; now and then I've thought he was risking too much, but he's a clear-headed fellow.

The way he has kept things going so long in Ailie Street is really remarkable." "I daresay you had your share in that, Will," said Mrs.Warburton.
"A very small one; my work has never been more than routine.

I don't pretend to be a man of business.

If it had depended upon me, the concern would have fallen to pieces years ago, like so many others.
House after house has gone down; our turn must have come very soon.

As it is, we shall clear out with credit, and start afresh gloriously.