He entered upon it with some misgiving, and viewed his trunk of sample blankets and shawls with disgust.

Even a new overcoat, though warm and weatherproof, afforded him little joy, being itself a sample of Mr.Quinn's frieze.

One thought alone cheered him, and even generated a little enthusiasm for his work.
It occurred to him that in selling the produce of the Ballymoy Mill he was advancing the industrial revival of Ireland.

He knew that other people, quite heroic figures, were working for the same end.

A Government Board found joyous scope for the energies of its officials in giving advice to people who wanted to cure fish or make lace.