I suppose it was his own fault they came.

That's always it.

Poor folks get a heap of children about them, and then ask for pity.

I should say it would be more just if they asked for blame." "Well, there the tickets are, bought and paid for, so they may as well be used.

You will go with me, Cornelia." "And stick ourselves there upon empty benches, like two geese, and sit staring and counting the candles! A pleasant evening ?" "You need not fear empty benches.