I didn't mention.

He talks of opening an eating-house just opposite Whitelaw.' 'Oh.' The tone of this signified nothing more than curiosity.
'You don't see any reason why he shouldn't ?' Oliver delayed a little before replying.
'I suppose it wouldn't be very nice for you.' 'That's rather a mild way of putting it.

It would mean that I should have to leave the College, and give up all my hopes.' 'I see,' returned the other, with slow apprehension.
There followed several minutes of silence.

Then Godwin sat up in bed, as had always been his wont when he talked with earnestness at night.
'If you think I lost my temper without cause at suppertime, just remember that I had that blackguard before my mind, and that it isn't very pleasant to see you taking after that branch of our family.' 'Do you mean to say I am like uncle ?' 'I mean to say that, if you are not careful, you won't be the kind of man I should like to see you.

Do you know what is meant by inherited tendencies?
Scientific men are giving a great deal of attention to such things nowadays.