"You have been away some ten hours." "Turn me from the door!" Felix exclaimed.

"They took me to their hearts; they killed the fatted calf." "I know what you want to say: they are a collection of angels." "Exactly," said Felix.

"They are a collection of angels--simply." "C'est bien vague," remarked the Baroness.

"What are they like ?" "Like nothing you ever saw." "I am sure I am much obliged; but that is hardly more definite.
Seriously, they were glad to see you ?" "Enchanted.

It has been the proudest day of my life.