I've been with him myself this morning, lulling him." "Were you, then ?" said Doyle.
"I was, and I think I may say that for the immediate present he's lulled." "And how did you like him ?" said Doyle.
"My feelings don't matter," said Meldon.

"As a matter of fact, judging from a single interview, I should say he was a pleasant enough, straightforward sort of man who is trying to do what is right." "If he tried less," said Doyle, "he'd get on better." "Quite so.

And you mustn't think that I'm going to allow my personal feelings to interfere with my action in the matter.

The Major is my friend, and I have a great regard for the poor old rector, in spite of his suffering from bronchitis.

Also I like the people of Ballymoy, and I'm ready to help them in any way I can.