He was so very large and so very gruff that he rather terrified her, but he always behaved correctly in public, and there was a lot to be said for a man who sported such well-tailored jackets---even if he did change into a ferocious beast once a month.

Really, Sophronia, it makes me most uncomfortable how you manage to sort everything out every time I faint.

Alexia,” she hissed to her friend, “there are knees positively everywhere. What do I do?

Madame Lefoux acted as midwife. In her scientific way, she was unexpectedly adept at the job. When the infant finally appeared, she held it up for Alexia to see, rather proudly, as though she'd done all the hard work herself. 'Goodness,' said an exhausted Lady Maccon, 'are babies customarily that repulsive looking?

I believe there is a considerable range in the bang of most guns.

Who doesn’t want an exploding wicker chicken?

No one ever explained the octopuses.