"I should like to know what takes you away," said she.

"I daresay," said he, smiling.

"I shouldn't wonder if I know," said she.

"I daresay you might guess," said he.

Could anything be more wooden than this perpetual "said he, said she," which I have accentuated by putting into italics? Now, observe the difference when you read the following:—

Observed Silver.

Cried the Cook.

Returned Morgan.

Said Another.

Agreed Silver.