In the books I read the sinners are always more interesting than the saints, and in real life good people are dismally dull. I've no desire to be wicked, but I do want to be happy. A short life and a gay one for me and I'm willing to pay for my pleasure if it is necessary.

She fell into the moody, miserable state of mind which often comes when strong wills have to yield to the inevitable.

"Stay" is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary.

Laurie, you're an angel! How shall I ever thank you?" "Fly at me again. I rather liked it," said Laurie, looking mischievous, a thing he had not done for a fortnight.

A time will come when you will find that in gaining a brief joy you have lost your peace forever.

Laurie felt just then that his heart was entirely broken and the world a howling wilderness.

…men never forgive like women.