I am sorry that the doctor's opinion is not more favorable, but this is a matter of business, and certain obvious precautions must be taken." "Of course.

Then the matter is at an end." "Well, we might even now do business.

I am most anxious to be of use to you.

How long do you think, doctor, that this gentleman will in all probability live ?" "Well, well, it's rather a delicate question to answer," said Dr.
Proudie, with a show of embarrassment.
"Not a bit, sir.

Out with it! I have faced death too often to flinch from it now, though I saw it as near me as you are." "Well, well, we must go by averages of course.