That was last week." "Take the pony and ride over to Barnstaple at once, and get them.

Don't come back without them, or, mark my words, there'll be some quibble or hindrance thrown in the way.

Make quite sure of the place at once I say." "But to-morrow, when we've tested these stones," said my father.
"My dear Duncan," cried the doctor, "I'm a disagreeable crotchety fellow, but you know you can trust me.

Now, take my advice, and go directly.

If I saw a patient in a bad way, should I put off my remedies till to-morrow; and if you saw that you were getting your ship land-bound on a lee shore, would you wait till to-morrow before you altered your course ?" "No," said my father smiling.