Of course I give him the preference, as you would do under similar circumstances.

Don't you see how it is ?" "I believe I do," replied the cooper.

"Of course it's a regular proceeding; but you must excuse me if I think of it in another light, when I reflect that to-morrow at this time my family may be without a shelter." "My dear sir, positively you are looking on the dark side of things.

It is actually sinful for you to distrust Providence as you seem to do.
You're a little disappointed, that's all.

Just take to-night to sleep on it, and I've no doubt you'll see things in quite a different light.