On the contrary, there is something pleasing about his mouth when he speaks. And there is something of dignity in the way his trousers cling to those most English parts of him.

Abraham," he said. "I'm pleased to see you alive, old friend." "And I to see you dead.

Thank you, sir, but I am perfectly content being the bride of death.

The business of Mr. Bennett's life was to keep his daughters alive. The business of Mrs. Bennett's was to get them married.

Surely life has taught you that a thing can be both beautiful and vile.

I feel rather like a rabbit that has taken a fox for its pupil.

I think any period in history can be adapted into interesting fiction, as long as you approach the actual history with respect.