Last winter Mary used to read 'Corinne' to me in the evenings, and in the mornings she used to read another book, to herself.

What was it, Mary, that book that was so long, you know,--in fifteen volumes ?" "It was Sismondi's Italian Republics," said Mary, simply.
Rowland could not help laughing; whereupon Mary blushed.

"Did you finish it ?" he asked.
"Yes, and began another--a shorter one--Roscoe's Leo the Tenth." "Did you find them interesting ?" "Oh yes." "Do you like history ?" "Some of it." "That 's a woman's answer! And do you like art ?" She paused a moment.

"I have never seen it!" "You have great advantages, now, my dear, with Roderick and Mr.Mallet," said Mrs.Hudson.

"I am sure no young lady ever had such advantages.