"A great deal of firmness and of fortitude also is wanted for that kind of life," he said.

"There are men who can go through it without suffering, but I would not advise any young man to commence it in a hurry.

If I were you I should wait a year or two.

Come, let's have a walk; that is, if you can tear yourself away from your lady-love for an hour.

If there is not Saul coming up the avenue! Take your hat, Harry, and we'll get out the other way.