Grinding will suit my present humour well.

Joe!' Whirr-r-r-r.

The grindstone was soon in motion; the sparks were flying off in showers.

This was the occupation for his heated spirit.
Whirr-r-r-r-r-r-r.
'Something will come of this!' said Mr Tappertit, pausing as if in triumph, and wiping his heated face upon his sleeve.

'Something will come of this.