A young woman, newly wed, may find herself in the delightful position of wanting to do nothing without the company of her darling husband. She may indeed discover that she spends all her waking hours with her fellow to the exclusion of every other friend or family member. This is understandable, but wholly unacceptable, to society.

She was trying to sound tough and impatient, but she knew that vulnerable desire to be wooed was still brimming in her tone.

THE LUXE IS . . . Pretty girls in pretty dresses, partying until dawn. Irresistible boys with mischievous smiles and dangerous intentions. White lies, dark secrets, and scandalous hookups. This is Manhattan in 1899.

Living too much in one's head can be dangerous.

Always stay sharp on railways and cruise ships for transit has a way of making everything clear.

The world is such a marvel - it gave you trials, but if you were still and concentrated, if you tried to do the right thing, it always provided you with salvation.

She had had no idea what it would do to her seeing him in a suit.