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She hurried down to the water's edge and addressed the two gamblers in a business-like tone: "We've no time to lose. Which one of you wants to lead off with Doret and Pierce?" The men exchanged glances. It was Broad who finally spoke. "We been figuring it would please us better to walk," he said, mildly. "Suit yourselves," the Countess told them, coolly. "But it's a long walk from here to Dawson."
In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match. It can all be done in such a quiet, business-like manner that no notice need be drawn to what is going on.
"There is absolutely no use expecting to talk business with you," the girl declared. "Father won't discuss it with me, and you won't be serious at all, and I know Mr. Covington is really laughing at me all the time, even though he tries to make me think that he looks upon me as a very business-like young woman." "Who is Mr. Covington?"
This sentimental method of loyalty to the Emperor, however, is matched by many details of common life. A sentimental parting gift or speech will often be counted as more friendly than thoroughly business-like relations. The prosaic Occidental discounts all sentiment that has not first satisfied the demands of business and justice.
He did not waste time in staring, however, but quickly and with a business-like air he seated himself at a small wooden table which stood in a warm corner of the hearth, and directly under a brace of candles.
One of the long-haired ruminant men stood up, and a young fellow, amid much nudging and giggling among the scorners, was also forced from his chair. They came forward, the believer with a business-like air, which showed practice, and the young skeptic blushing and ill at ease. Bott took a chair inside the curtain, and showed them how to tie him.
More men and women had arrived from America, and the work began to assume business-like proportions. There were huts scattered all through the American training area. As other huts were established the making of pies and doughnuts became a regular part of the daily routine of the hut.
The conversation was marked by less excitement than it had been on the one side, and by a more business-like manner on the other. 'You needn't fear, sir, said Jervase. 'James and I are good to meet the whole of the obligations, and, apart from that, these fellows who are being brought up against us are the very scum of the earth. I don't suppose that any Court of Law would listen to them.
A hint of his interesting personality would make an effective preface, he thought, and a short sketch of his childhood culminating in his successful business career. "Out there in the silences, where the peaks pierce the blue " began Mr. Sprudell dreamily. "Where?" Miss Dunbar felt for a pencil. "Er Bitter Root Mountains." The business-like question and tone disconcerted him slightly. Mr.
She came to welcome her caller in a short khaki riding-suit; her feet were encased in tan boots; she wore a mannish felt hat and gauntlet gloves, showing that she had spent the morning in the saddle. Dave thought she looked exceedingly capable and business-like, and not less beautiful in these clothes; he feasted his eyes covertly upon her.
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