As much as to say I couldn't keep a secret." "This looks worse and worse, young man," said the judge, severely.

"The only course left for you is to make a clean breast of the affair, and throw yourself on the mercy of the court.

If the secret turns out to be a good one, I'll let you off as easily as I can." "It's about the new drug-clerk, the one who is going to take George Bayley's place," said Will, laughing.
"Oh, do tell, quick!" exclaimed Laura.
"I don't care who it is.

I sha'n't like him," said Madeline.

"Poor George! and here we are forgetting all about him this beautiful day!" "What's the new clerk's name ?" said Laura, impatiently.
"Harrison Cordis." "What ?" "Harrison Cordis." "Rather an odd name," said Laura.