In fact, I never saw you look worse; and I noticed, when I took your hand, that it was hot.

Now, my good fellow! this is little better than suicide on your part; and if I do not mistake, you are too good a Christian to be guilty of self-murder.

Why don't you ride out and take the air?
You ought to do this daily." "Too expensive a pleasure for me," said Ellis.

"In the first place, with me time is money, and, in the second place, I have no golden mint-drops to exchange for fast horses." "I have a fine animal at your service," replied the tempter.

"Happy to let you use him at any time." "Much obliged for the offer; and when I can run away from business for a few hours, will avail myself of it." "What do you say to a ride this morning?
I'm going a few miles over into Jersey, and should like your company above all things." "I hardly think I can leave the store to-day," replied Ellis.