He greatly valued his possessions, chiefly because they were his, and derived genuine pleasure from contemplating a painting, a statuette, a rare lace curtain - no matter what - after he had bought it and placed it among his household gods.

I would give up my life for my children, but not myself.

A certain light was beginning to dawn dimly within her,—the light which, showing the way, forbids it.

It was still quite light out of doors, but inside with the curtains drawn and the smouldering fire sending out a dim, uncertain glow, the room was full of deep shadows.

There was a dull pang of regret because it was not the kiss of love which had inflamed her, because it was not love which had held this cup of life to her lips.

The city atmosphere certainly has improved her. Some way she doesn't seem like the same woman.

It is greater than the stars - that moving procession of human energy; greater than the palpitating earth and the things growing thereon.