She said nothing, and Sir Andrew, too, was silent, yet those two young people understood one another, as young people have a way of doing all the world over, and have done since the world began.
Baroness OrczyLook at this limp cravet. And the sad state of those cuffs. I can hardly bring myself to look upon them.
Baroness OrczyShe, too, had worn a mask in assuming a contempt for him, whilst, as a matter of fact, she completely misunderstood him
Baroness OrczyIt is only when we are very happy that we can bear to gaze merrily upon the vast and limitless expanse of water, rolling on and on with such persistent, irritating monotony, to the accompaniment of our thoughts, whether grave or gay.
Baroness OrczyIt does seem simple, doesn't it?' she said, with a final bitter attempt at flippancy, 'when you want to kill a chicken...you take hold of it...then you wring its neck...it's only the chicken who does not find it quite so simple. Now you hold a knife at my throat, and a hostage for my obedience...You find it simple...I don't
Baroness Orczy