'Tush, tush,' said he, 'no, no: though if it came to a struggle between us, I might in the interests of my old friend, her lord, whom I have reasons for esteeming, interpose an influence that would make the exercise of my authority agreeable.
Hitherto I have seen no actual need of it, and I watch keenly.

Her eye has been on Colonel Poltermore once or twice his on her.

The woman is a rose in June, sir, and I forgive the whole world for looking--and for longing too.

But I have observed nothing serious.' 'He is of our party to the beacon-head to-morrow,' said Caseldy.

'She insisted that she would have him; and at least it will grant me furlough for an hour.' 'Do me the service to report to me,' said Mr.Beamish.
In this fashion he engaged Caseldy to supply him with inventions, and prepared himself to swallow them.