I didn't inquire how or why he came possessed of it.

He is beyond help, I imagine.

When he comes to his last penny, he'll probably blow his brains out; just the fellow to do that kind of thing." "I suppose he hasn't done it already?
His sister has heard nothing of him for two years at least, and this account of yours is the latest I have received." "I should think he still lives, He would be sure to make a _coup de theatre_ of his exit." "Poor lad!" said the elder man, with feeling.

"I liked him." "Why, so did I; and I wish it had been in my scope to keep him in some kind of order.

Yes, I liked him much.