'I knew our young friend would take great pains, and I was quite certain he would succeed, in no time.

Didn't I say so, brother Ned ?' 'You did, my dear brother; certainly, my dear brother, you said so, and you were quite right,' replied Ned.

'Quite right.

Tim Linkinwater is excited, but he is justly excited, properly excited.

Tim is a fine fellow.