Did you ever read the 'Rival Queens' ?" "No." "I thought not.

Well, madam, one stabs the other, and the one that is stabbed says things to the other that are more biting than steel.

The prudent course for you is to keep apart, and be always cheerful, and welcome him with a smile--and--have you read 'The Way to keep him' ?" "No, Mr.Triplet," said Mabel, firmly, "I cannot feign.

Were I to attempt talent and deceit, I should be weaker than I am now.

Honesty and right are all my strength.