"I knew then and I know now that it was a lie from beginning to end.

But I am in that state of mind where even a lie is a comfort, providing it is a cheerful lie." "In that case, Miss Oliver dear, the German official reports ought to be all you need," said Susan sarcastically.

"I never read them now because they make me so mad I cannot put my thoughts properly on my work after a dose of them.

Even this news about Warsaw has taken the edge off my afternoon's plans.

Misfortunes never come singly.