The metamorphosis was physical as well as mental.

Verity burgeoned before his very eyes.
"Of course, that makes a h-- a tremenjous difference," said the shipowner.

"You 'ave my word for it, an' that is enough for most men.
Mr.Andrews 'll give you all the information you want.

I'll cable now to Rio an' Pernambewco, an' see if I can get any straight news from the shippin' 'ouses there.

I'll let you know if I 'ear anything, an' you might do the same by me." The reporter gave this promise readily.