L26: A little later, a man came along with a biscuit which occupied the whole

boot of his car.

L27: He may hunt, beg, or stead occasionally to keep himself alive; he may

even, in times of real need, do a little work; but he will never sacrifice his

freedom. We often speak of tramps with contempt and put them in the same class as

beggars, but how many of us can honestly say that we have not felt a little

envious of their simple way of life and their freedom from care?

L29: To compensate for his unpleasant experiences in hospital, the man drank

a little more than was good for him.

L46: As far as I could see, it needed only a minor adjustment: a turn of a

screw here, a little tightening up there, a drop of oil and it would be as good

as new.