There was certainly the chance to be reckoned with, that his thick head might prove to be too strong for the success of the experiment.

Mountjoy determined to try it, and did try it nevertheless.
Mr.Vimpany returned from his medical errand, thoroughly well satisfied with himself.
"The Mayor's mother has reason to thank you, sir," he announced.

"If you hadn't hurried me away, the wretched old creature would have been choked.

A regular stand-up fight, by Jupiter, between death and the doctor!--and the doctor has won! Give me the reward of merit.

Pass the bottle." He took up the decanter, and looked at it.
"Why, what have you been about ?" he asked.