He set his heart on this boy turning out well." "Ah! I presume this tutor, Mr Armstrong, has very high qualifications, since so much depends on him." "Of that I can't say, Captain Oliphant.

To tell you the truth, I never quite understood that appointment.

But doubtless the Squire knew best." "Doubtless.

He must have had a very high opinion of him to associate him with Mrs Ingleton and me in the guardianship.

I take it, by the way, that hardly extends beyond his present duties as tutor." "That's just it," said Mr Pottinger.