A smile couldn't be brought into court as evidence. You couldn't arrest a man because he had trembled. Brown eyes had stolen a peep at gray eyes, so what? The tone of a voice was something that died with a word.
Vera CasparyIf the dreams of any so-called normal man were exposed ... there would be no more gravity and dignity left for mankind.
Vera CasparyMy mind was clear and penetrating at the time, for it was midnight, the hour at which I am most brave and most free.
Vera CasparyThe cat crossed the street daintily, pointing his feet like a ballet dancer, lifting them high as if his feet were too good for the pavement.
Vera Caspary