Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own.
It was dreadful the way all the three were looking at him, just as if they did not admire him.
In time they could not even fly after their hats. Want of practice, they called it; but what it really meant was that they no longer believed.
Growing up is such a barbarous business, full of inconvenience... and pimples.
There are few more impressive sights in the world than a Scotsman on the make.
Make your feet your friend.