Dear, dear, the miniature world of the family! All the emotions of mankind seem to find a place in it.

Civilized life exacts its toll.

As regards plot I find real life no help at all. Real life seems to have no plots. And as I think a plot desirable and almost necessary, I have this extra grudge against life.

There is more difference within the sexes than between them.

It will be a beautiful family talk, mean and worried and full of sorrow and spite and excitement.

As regards plots I find real life no help at all. Real life seems to have no plots.

Appearances are not held to be a clue to the truth,' said his cousin. 'But we seem to have no other.