There's nothing wrong with your children ?" "No, I thank'ee.

You are very kind, sir.

No, it be about that poor Miss March." I could see John's fingers twitch over the chair he was leaning on.

"I hope--" he began, and stopped.
"Her father is dreadful bad to-night, and it's a good seven-mile walk to the doctor's at S----; and Miss March says--that is, she don't, for I bean't going to tell her a word about it--but I think, Mr.Halifax, if I might make so bold, it would be a great kindness in a young gentleman like you to lend Tod your mare to ride over and fetch the doctor." "I will, gladly.

At once ?" "Tod bean't come in yet." "He shall have the mare with pleasure.