There is nothing so dangerous for anyone who has something to hide as conversation!... A human being, Hastings, cannot resist theopportunity to reveal himself and express his personality which conversation gives him. Every time he will give himself away.

Mr. Jesmond made a peculiar noise rather like a hen who has decided to lay an egg and then thought better of it.

Who is there who has not felt a sudden startled pang at reliving an old experience or feeling an old emotion?

I just woke up feeling happy this morning. You know those days when everything in the world seems right.

Instinct is a marvelous thing. It can neither be explained nor ignored.

You're shocked, Mr. Burton, at hearing what our gossiping little town thinks. I can tell you this - they always think the worst!

One place is very like another.