She, too, had worn a mask in assuming a contempt for him, whilst, as a matter of fact, she completely misunderstood him

When they are gay, the waves echo their gaiety; but when they are sad, then every breaker, as it rolls, seems to bring additional sadness, and to speak to us of hopelessness and of the pettiness of all our joys.

I take it, sir, that you do not approve of our new society." "Approval, sir, in my opinion, demands the attainment of perfection. And in that sense, you rather overrate the charms of your society. I'faith, for one thing, it does seem monstrous ill-dressed for any society, even a new one.

Now, when their glances met, they understood one another. The power that lay within both their souls had met, and, as it were, clasped hands. They accepted one another's sacrifice. Hers, mayhap, was the more complete of the two, because for her his absence would mean weary waiting, the dull heartache so terrible to bear.

In the chain of my life, there were so many links, all of which tended towards bringing me to the fulfillment of my destiny.

Money and titles may be hereditary," she would say, "but brains are not,".

Look at this limp cravet. And the sad state of those cuffs. I can hardly bring myself to look upon them.