You would not let me sell any of my dresses, and I have half a dozen light ones.

I shall not want a penny spent on me." "Very well; then I will begin to be extravagant, at once.

In the first place, I will go down to that confectioner's, round the corner; and we will celebrate my appointment with a cold chicken, and a bottle of port.

I shall be back in five minutes." "Will it be very hot, Gregory ?" she asked, as they ate their meal.

"Not that I am afraid of heat, you know.