Of course you are reading hard, and haven't much leisure.

I'm an idle dog, unfortunately.

I should like to work, but I don't quite know what at.

I suppose this is a transition time with me.' Godwin tried to discover the implication of this remark.

Had it any reference to Miss Janet Moxey?
Whilst he stood in embarrassed silence, Christian looked about with a peculiar smile, and seemed on the point of indulging in further self-revelation; but Godwin of a sudden held out his hand for good-bye, and with friendly smiles they parted.
Peak was older than his years, and he saw in Christian one who might prove a very congenial associate, did but circumstances favour their intercourse.