But any way, I am glad you sent for me all the same.

These things have to be done, you know.

And a man does not die a bit the sooner for doing them.

For my part, I always advise my friends to have all such matters settled while they are in health." "What, in Heaven's name, are you talking about?
I don't know what you mean," said the Marchese, with an angry irritability that was totally unlike his usual manner.

"I sent for the lawyer; and you come and talk to me as if you wanted to play the doctor." "I assure you, Signor Marchese, I have not the slightest desire to play any part but my own.