Being married gives one one's position like nothing else can.
I feel sure that no girl would go to the altar if she knew all.
Lord Aberdeen was quite touched when I told him I was so attached to the dear, dear Highlands and missed the fine hills so much. There is a great peculiarity about the Highlands and Highlanders; and they are such a chivalrous, fine, active people.
Great events make me quiet and calm; it is only trifles that irritate my nerves.
Bring me a cup of tea and the 'Times.'
A marriage is no amusement but a solemn act, and generally a sad one.