"The father is a Mammon-worshipper, pure and simple.

I suppose the young ladies go to church, but I don't know where.

They haven't tried to convert me." "I'll tell them not to despair--after I've converted them," said Miss Vance.

"Will you let me use you as a 'point d'appui', Mr.Beaton ?" "Any way you like.

If you're really going to see them, perhaps I'd better make a confession.