14/20 Think what you will of his ambition, it has this much of sincerity, that he is willing to pinch and starve for it. This, too, I have proved." "You might add, mother," interposed Sam, "that he would like all these the better with a little success to season them." "No, I will add that he has perhaps enough respect for me to listen to my entreaties and allow Charles to choose for himself. And this for the moment, sir, is all I can promise, though I thank you from the bottom of my heart." "Tut, woman!" snapped the apothecary. "Close with the offer and don't be a fool. |