There is no man I would more gladly be indebted to than you; but at present I would rather not have a horse.

I should ride him very little, and it would be an inconvenience to me to keep him rather than otherwise.' Mr.Jerome looked troubled and hesitating, as if he had something on his mind that would not readily shape itself into words.

At last he said, 'You'll excuse me, Mr.Tryan, I wouldn't be takin' a liberty, but I know what great claims you hev on you as a clergyman.

Is it th' expense, Mr.
Tryan?
is it the money ?' 'No, my dear sir.

I have much more than a single man needs.