When you read it I shan't be on hand.

But, if I am where I can see and hear I shall still be believing you will do this last favor for your old messmate.
MARCELLUS.
Judge Baxter folded the sheets of foolscap and laid them on the table.
Then he took off his spectacles and wiped them with his handkerchief.
"Well, gentlemen ?" he said, after a moment.
Captain Gould drew a long breath.
"I don't think it's well," he observed.

"I think it's about as sick as it can be, and I cal'late Zoeth feels the same; eh, Zoeth ?" Mr.Hamilton did not answer.

He neither spoke nor moved.
"Of course," said the lawyer, "it is not necessary that you make up your minds this instant.

You will probably wish a few days to think the matter over in and then you can let me know what you decide.