She succumbed to the eternal feminine passion for bargains.

But it is only in epic tragedies that gloom is unrelieved. In real life tragedy and comedy are so intermingled that when one is most wretched ridiculous things happen to make one laugh in spite of oneself.

You have a genius for bringing trouble upon yourself

My house seems remarkably full of people," he observed. "Is it possible we were expected.

Does it ever occur to you, Mama, that my grandfather is a lunatic?

There is nothing so mortifying as to fall in love with someone who does not share one's sentiments.

Sir Richard sighed. "Rid yourself of the notion that I cherish any villainous designs upon your person," he said. "I imagine I might well be your father. How old are you?" "I am turned seventeen." "Well, I am nearly thirty," said Sir Richard. Miss Creed worked this out. "You couldn't possibly be my father!" "I am far too drunk to solve arithmetical problems. Let it suffice that I have not the slightest intention of making love to you.