Spring is always cruel, with its false promise of resurrection.

His masculinity was only too apparent

Ramses had always been fond of Helen, in his peculiar fashion, but if he had looked at me as he was looking at her, I would have sent for a constable.

It may take us a little longer to reach the summit, but never fear, we will get there!

I do hope you have some money. I'm getting tired of hitting people.

People who relate what they believe to be new and startling information like to have such information received with exclamations of astonishment and admiration.

Superstition has its practical uses.