Martin was the only one who ever grumbled, and he had established a long right to do so by never himself being grumbled at.
"I'll be bound that poor fellow is in a sad way," Mr.Gundry said at breakfast-time.

"He knows how much he is to blame, and I fear that he won't eat a bit for the day.

Martin is a most conscientious man.

He will offer to give up his berth, although it would be his simple ruin." I was wise enough not to say a word, though Firm looked at me keenly.

He knew that I had been down at the mill, and expected me to say something.
"We all must have our little mistakes," continued Sawyer Gundry; "but I never like to push a man when he feels it.