She was certainly a Tartar for work.
It was a proud moment for me when, in response to my interrogative "Yes ?" my companion said "That is all" and closed the book.

We had extracted the pith and marrow of six considerable volumes in two hours and a half.
"You have been better than your word," she said.

"It would have taken me two full days of really hard work to make the notes that you have written down since we commenced.

I don't know how to thank you." "There's no need to.

I've enjoyed myself and polished up my shorthand.
What is the next thing?
We shall want some books for to-morrow, shan't we ?" "Yes.