"It is exactly to him I refer."
"Stuff! My brother-in-law? Has any accident happened to him in the performance of his noble and wearisome duties?"
"No, on the contrary, he is in better health than usual."
"In that case, all the better for him; I wish him no harm, though he is the most fastidious gentleman of my acquaintance."
"Will you listen to me—yes or no?" she asked, impatiently.
"Why, I am doing so, dear sister."
"You are really insupportable."
"Come, do not be angry—I have done; I will not laugh anymore."
"Have you seen the two Fifties encamped in front of the hatto?"
"Yes, and I must allow that I was greatly surprised to see them."