Tell me now; is there anything I can do for you?
Do you want anybody to settle anything for you in the city ?" "I think not, Captain Clavering; thank you very much." "Because I should be so happy; I should indeed.

There's nothing I should like so much as to make myself useful in some way.

Isn't there anything now?
There must be so much to be looked after--about money and all that." "My lawyer does all that, Captain Clavering." "Those fellows are such harpies.

There is no end to their charges; and all for doing things that would only be a pleasure to me." "I'm afraid I can't employ you in any matter that would suit your tastes." "Can't you indeed, now ?" Then again there was a silence, and Captain Clavering was beginning to think that he must go.

He was willing to work hard at talking or anything else; but he could not work if no ground for starting were allowed to him.