"I prefer to wait until a cure is needed."
"Contrary to all sound system when prevention is possible!"
"Your theory will make the fortune of the doctors."
"A noble profession!"
Mr. Stowell now suggested a walk, which had my advocacy, and we sallied out.
"We will allow ourselves exactly one hour," said my friend, taking out his watch. "I go on system, as you will see. Now, which way is the wind? Westerly. Ay, that will do!"
"A very fine evening! We shall be able to proceed down the chief thoroughfare, and go a little distance on the high-road beyond."
"No, sir, we shall have the wind in our teeth!"
"It is too balmy to hurt us!"