The bishop, also, had been minded to be of the party: so, at least, he had said on the previous evening; and a place in one of the carriages had been set apart for him: but since that, he and Mrs.Proudie had discussed the matter in private, and at breakfast his lordship declared that he had changed his mind.
Mr.Sowerby was one of those men who are known to be very poor--as poor as debt can make a man--but who, nevertheless, enjoy all the luxuries which money can give.

It was believed that he could not live in England out of jail but for his protection as a member of Parliament; and yet it seemed that there was no end to his horses and carriages, his servants and retinue.

He had been at this work for a great many years, and practice, they say, makes perfect.

Such companions are very dangerous.

There is no cholera, no yellow-fever, no small-pox, more contagious than debt.