One must never complain so long as one is fortunate enough to keep those one loves.

I know the secret grief that troubles you regarding your father; but think what he has suffered, that he loves you, that you are his only consolation.

And when you have gloomy thoughts, come and see your old friends, Amedee.
They will try to warm your heart at the fireside of their friendship, and to give you some of their courage, the courage of poor people which is composed of a little indifference and a little resignation." They had reached the Florentine Terrace, where stand the marble statues of queens and ladies, and on the other side of the balustrade, ornamented with large vases, they could see through the mist the reservoir with its two swans, the solitary gravel walks, the empty grass-plots of a pale green, surrounded by the skeletons of lilac-trees, and the facade of the old palace, whose clock-hands pointed to ten.
"Let us hasten," said Louise, after a glance at the dial.

"Escort me as far at the Odeon omnibus.

I am a little late." As he walked by her side he looked at her.