Would you mind giving 'em to Mrs Varden, Joe ?' 'Oh no, sir,' Joe replied, and endeavouring, but not with the greatest possible success, to hide his disappointment.

'I shall be very glad, I'm sure.' 'That's right,' said the locksmith, patting him on the back.

'It don't matter who has 'em, Joe ?' 'Not a bit, sir.'-- Dear heart, how the words stuck in his throat! 'Come in,' said Gabriel.

'I have just been called to tea.

She's in the parlour.' 'She,' thought Joe.