"Don't you alarm yourself about Tom.

He's right enough.

He's been in a state of chronic over-eating and over-drinking for the last ten years, and this bilious fever will be the making of him." "Will it ?" said George doubtfully; and then there followed a little pause, during which the brothers happened to look at each other furtively, and happened to surprise each other in the act.
"I don't know about over-eating or drinking," said George presently; "but something has disagreed with Tom Halliday, that's very evident.".