I have long wished to converse with you upon your future prospects.

What progress have you made in your profession ?" Astonished at his condescension, I told him candidly how I had of late improved my time, and studied late and early to acquire a competent knowledge of it in all its branches.
He was surprised, and appeared agreeably so.
"I had no idea of this, Geoffrey.

Your industry has won for you a higher position than an office drudge.

You cannot, however, make an able lawyer, without some knowledge of the world.

To make a man of you it is absolutely necessary for you to go more into society." "You forget, Sir, that I have no means to indulge such a wish.