In my judgment, a lie that is acted is the same as a spoken lie." "You are a moral philosopher, Mr.Passford," said the surgeon, laughing at the earnestness of the speaker.
"Hardly, doctor; I looked up the subject for my own benefit.

I simply mean to say that I do not consider my cousin a liar," replied Christy, who was an earnest debater when he became warm in his subject.
Dr.Connelly left him, and made his tour of inspection among the men.
The steamer was still rolling heavily, and the prisoner found himself more comfortable in his berth than on the lower deck.

He had not yet learned whether or not he was to remain confined in his present quarters, and when the surgeon returned from his tour, he asked him to inquire of the captain in regard to his limits.

He was informed that he could go on deck for an hour in the forenoon, and an hour in the afternoon.

It was nearly night and he did not avail himself of this permission.
For the next three days it blew a gale, moderating at times, and then piping up again.