Should or should he not keep his promise to Mrs.Davis, and go to the 'Cat and Whistle' that evening?
That was the question which disturbed his equanimity, and hindered him from teasing Mr.Snape in his usual vivacious manner.
And here let it not be said that Charley must be altogether despicable in being so weak; that he is not only a vulgar rake in his present habits, but a fool also, and altogether spiritless, and of a low disposition.

Persons who may so argue of him, who so argue of those whom they meet in the real living world, are ignorant of the twists and turns, and rapid changes in character which are brought about by outward circumstances.

Many a youth, abandoned by his friends to perdition on account of his folly, might have yet prospered, had his character not been set down as gone, before, in truth, it was well formed.

It is not one calf only that should be killed for the returning prodigal.

Oh, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, guardians, and elderly friends in general, kill seven fatted calves if seven should unfortunately be necessary! And then there was a third calamity.