No, I have not been able to dispose of Mr.Jack Maldon yet.

I believe,' he said this with some hesitation, 'I penetrate your motive, and it makes the thing more difficult.' 'My motive,' returned Doctor Strong, 'is to make some suitable provision for a cousin, and an old playfellow, of Annie's.' 'Yes, I know,' said Mr.Wickfield; 'at home or abroad.' 'Aye!' replied the Doctor, apparently wondering why he emphasized those words so much.

'At home or abroad.' 'Your own expression, you know,' said Mr.Wickfield.

'Or abroad.' 'Surely,' the Doctor answered.

'Surely.