How many names should I get ?" "If you have Meredith," he replied, "you don't need many others.

A dozen would do, or fewer if you find a dozen too many." "I don't think I shall meet with any difficulty," I replied, "but I will let you know." "You will find it harder than you think," he concluded, "but if you get one or two great names the rest may follow.

In any case one or two good names will make it easier for you." Naturally I thanked him for his kindness and went away absolutely content.

I had never set myself a task which seemed simpler.

Meredith could not be more merciless than a Royal Commission.