Birds, except when broiled and in the society of a cold bottle, bored him stiff.

A little bit added to what you've already got gives you a little bit more.

Judges, as a class, display, in the matter of arranging alimony, that reckless generosity which is found only in men who are giving away someone else's cash.

The cosy glow which had been enveloping the Duke became shot through by a sudden chill. It was as if he had been luxuriating in a warm shower bath, and some hidden hand had turned on the cold tap.

I attribute my whole success in life to a rigid observance of the fundamental rule - Never have yourself tattooed with any woman's name, not even her initials.

That is life. Just one long succession of misunderstandings and rash acts and what not. Absolutely.

I shoved on a dressing-gown, and flew downstairs like a mighty, rushing wind.