When one great passion seizes possession of the soul all other feelings are crowded out.

There was something in her movements that made you think she never walked but always danced.

Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it.

Never be silent with persons you love and distrust," Mr. Carpenter had said once. "Silence betrays.

I wish we could see perfumes as well as smell them. I'm sure they would be very beautiful.

Love you! Girl, you're in the very core of my heart. I hold you there like a jewel. Didn't I promise you I'd never tell you a lie? Love you! I love you with all there is of me to love. Heart, soul, brain. Every fibre of body and spirit thrilling to the sweetness of you. There's nobody in the world for me but you, Valancy.

As a rule, I am very careful to be shallow and conventional where depth and originality are wasted.