I am not pleased with this marble; I wish to make another." "The marble is perfect; but keep the model if you will.

I am very glad that you should keep it." She glanced at him, a question in her eyes, then looked away.
"When do you go ?" she asked.
"Three hours after noon.

My task is finished, my report--which is to the effect that the Essenes are a most worthy and harmless people who deserve to be encouraged, not molested--is written.

Also I am called hence in haste by a messenger who reached me from Jerusalem an hour ago.
Would you like to know why ?" "If it pleases you to tell me, yes." "I think that I told you of my uncle Caius, who was pro-consul under the late emperor for the richest province of Spain, and--made use of his opportunities." "Yes." "Well, the old man has been smitten with a mortal disease.

For aught I know he may be already dead, although the physicians seemed to think he would live for another ten months, or perhaps a year.