However, let's change the subject, old fellow! I've got over it long since: though sometimes I think the wish to see Regy again helps to keep me a decent sort of fellow.

But when I saw the likeness this morning, it startled me; and then to hear the story, it seemed like a dream--the Gordon affair over again.

I suppose rustic nerves are tougher; however, your village blackguard shan't have the chance of committing murder if we can cure him!" "I believe you half wanted to undertake the cure yourself," said Master Arthur.
Mr.Lindsay laughed.
"I did for a minute.

Fancy your father's feelings if I had come home with a black eye from an encounter with a pot-house bully! You know I put my foot into a tender secret of your man's, by offering to be the performer!" "How ?" Mr.Lindsay lowered his voice, but not so that Bill could not hear what he said, and recognize the imitation of John Gardener.
"He said, 'I'd rather do it, if _you_ please, Sir.

The fact is, I'm partial to the young woman myself!' After that, I could but leave John to defend his young woman's belongings." "Gently!" exclaimed Master Arthur.