The question then became, who of those about the old clerk had had most influence with him that night?

The night had now come, when the old clerk was to be delivered over to his keepers.

If they don't work out, I'll yank the old clerks back here.

The old clerk was examining the works of a watch.

She left him, and he turned to the old clerk.

I thought the old clerk was going to hit me.

At the head of the stairs the old clerk was standing, one foot still on the last step.

He shouldn't have hoped for support from the frail old clerk.

The young man pointed to the old clerk in the office.

I want only the best for you,' said the older clerk.