I've had some experience.

I used to canvass now and then from Oxford; it was always a tremendous lark." "Oh, Mr Hesketh, DO! Really and truly he is one of my oldest friends, and I should love to see him get in.

I know his sister, too.

They're a very clever family.

Quite self-made, you know, but highly respected.
Promise me you will." "I promise with pleasure.