There were no object lessons, and the studies of bookkeeping and French were pursued (but never effectually overtaken.
H. G. Wells...the voice was indisputable. It continued to swear with that breadth and variety that distinguishes the swearing of a cultivated man.
H. G. WellsThe too perfect security of the Upper-worlders had led them to a slow movement of degeneration, a general dwindling in size, strength, and intelligence.
H. G. Wells