I had to give the poor beasty to somebody, and Mary Rivers happened to be there.

I told her that Puck was connected with Apollyon, but she didn't mind that.

Puck was worth twenty guineas, and I daresay she has sold him." "Oswald may have an equal chance then among the other favourites ?" said Lady Laura, after another pause.
"There are no favourites, and I will not say that any man may have a chance.

Why do you press me about your brother in this way ?" "Because I am so anxious.

Because it would save him.