I see our finish." The pronoun which Bubble used nowadays was always "we." He belonged to the doctor body and soul, but it was no servile giving.

The doctor also belonged to him, and it was with this privilege of ownership that he now found fault with his idol.

Had any one else objected to the doctor's afternoon rest he would have found reason and excuse enough; but in his own heart he was puzzled.

Such indifference to the appearances, such wilful disregard of "business" could hardly, he thought, be real; yet, for an imitation, it was remarkably well done.

Bubble admired even while he deprecated.
Why, he did not even go to church so that the minister might introduce him around as "Dr.Callandar, the new brother who has come amongst us." Neither did he walk down Main Street, nor show himself in public places.
When he went walking he went early in the morning and directed his steps toward the country.