"You are very kind." "Not at all.

I am only striving to carry out your father's instructions, and do what he paid to have done.

Now, how about the young man you were to recommend?
Have you thought of one ?" "No, sir, I haven't.

You see, all the fellows who graduated with honours found places waiting for them, and as I knew you would only want one of the best, I can't think of one whom I can recommend for your purpose.

I am very sorry, but----" "I fear I did not make our requirements quite clear," interrupted Mr.
Hepburn, "since I did not mean to convey the impression that we would employ none but an honour man.