I've always been fond of the boy because he's so genuine and original.

Crude as a green apple now, but sound at the core, and only needs time to ripen.

I'm sure he'll turn out a capital specimen of the Campbell variety." "Much obliged, Alec, but it will never do at all.

He's a good fellow, and may do something to be proud of by and by, but he's not the mate for our Rose.

She needs someone who can manage her property when we are gone, and Archie is the man for that, depend upon it." "Confound the property!" cried Dr.Alec impetuously.