It's the sole speculation, I do believe, that I haven't tried.

Ah, but I've got something before me now! What say you to a patent fire-escape that any man can carry round his waist?
Upon my soul, I've got it! I'm going to London about it as soon as I can get my fare; and that I shall have to-morrow, please God.' 'What brings you to Hebsworth ?' 'I don't care much to talk about it in a public place,' replied Cheeseman, with caution which contrasted comically with his loud tone hitherto.

'Only a little matter, but--Well, we'll say nothing about it; I may communicate with you some day.

And you?
Do you live here ?' Hood gave an account of his position.

Under the influence of the glass of spirits, and of the real pleasure it gave him to see one of the very few men he had ever called friend, he had cast aside his cares for the moment.