He read the first few lines, and they seemed to strike his attention.
"If you will amuse yourselves for a few minutes, I will read it at once," he said.

"I don't often do it, but I will break over my custom this time." "Thank you, sir," said Harry.
"There are some of my exchanges," said the editor, pointing to a pile on the floor.

"You may find something to interest you in some of them." They picked up some papers, and began to read.

But Harry could not help thinking of the verdict that was to be pronounced on his manuscript.

Upon that a great deal hinged.