Paris is a mighty schoolmaster, a grand enlightener of the provincial intellect.
Mary Elizabeth BraddonSelf-assertion may deceive the ignorant for a time; but when the noise dies away, we cut open the drum, and find it was emptiness that made the music.
Mary Elizabeth BraddonYou seem to have quite a taste for discussing these horrible subjects," she said, rather scornfully; "you ought to have been a detective police officer.
Mary Elizabeth Braddon