"He is in the army."
"And Griffiths in the navy. You know that Blake is a physician, at
Manchester?"
"Yes, and Reed has turned gentleman-farmer—is going to marry—"
"And lead a pastoral life. I am glad they are all doing well."
"Smalley!" observed Mr. Trim, wakening up, "tell O'Reilly you think it a shame for a fine fellow like him to poke in an office."
"Et tu Brute!" exclaimed Cornelius, turning round to Mr. Smalley, who replied, a little embarrassed—
"I confess I was surprised—"
"What did you expect from me?"
"Well, remembering your argumentative powers and flow of speech—"
"The law! Smalley, do you, a clergyman, advise me to set unfortunate people by the ears?"