[T]he railway, however, will require a farther outlay to render it complete, though the locomotive engine has passed over every foot of ground from Liverpool to Salford. The slopes of the cuttings want dressing, and several of them want protecting with foot walls.

‘I’ve got to tell you, twenty-four hours of abstinence and I’m toey as a Roman sandal.’

speak with eloquence

Taking the money from the safe will be like taking candy from a baby, since I know the combination.