New Orleans will be the biggest city, but our own Charleston will always be the leader, its center of thought." "What you need, Tom," said Harry, "is a center of thought yourself.
Don't be so terribly sanguine and you may save yourself some smashes." "I wouldn't gain anything even then," replied Langdon joyously.

"I'll have such a happy time before the smash comes that I can afford to pay for it.

I'm the kind that enjoys life.

It's a pleasure to me just to breathe." "I believe it is," said Harry, looking at him with admiration.

"I think I'll call you Happy Tom." "I take the name with pleasure," said Langdon.