But there was no disbelieving it; the terms were so cold, precise, and business-like.
"Ah, doctor," said he, "you have made a man of me; for this is your doing, I know." "Of course I used my influence.

I was stimulated by two spurs, friendship and my hobby.

Now shake hands over it, and no fine speeches, but tell me when you can begin.

'My soul's in arms, and eager for the fray.'" "Begin?
Why as soon as I get the money." "That will come down directly, if I telegraph that you accept the terms.
Call in a witness, and sign the agreement." Jael Dence was called in, and the agreement signed and witnessed, and away went the doctor in high spirits, after making an appointment with Henry in Hillsborough for the next day.
Henry and Jael Dence talked eagerly over his new prospects.

But though they were great friends, there was nothing to excite Grace's jealousy.
No sooner was Little proved to be Raby's nephew than Jael Dence, in her humility, shrank back, and was inwardly ashamed of herself.