Brave little creature, light-heartedly sending him her cheque for three hundred pounds; why, there was something heroic in it.
Yes, he acknowledged himself lucky in his woman friends; few men could be so fortunate.

To be sure, it was the result of his rational views, of his straightforward, honest method.

He saw his way to do noble service in the cause of womanhood, and that by following the path of mere common sense--all sentimental and so-called chivalrous humbug cast aside, all exaggerated new conceptions simply disregarded.

His bosom swelled with glorious faith in his own future and in that of the world.
Among the guests had figured Mr.Breakspeare, looking a trifle fresher than usual in his clean linen and ceremonial black.

Hearing that Lashmar was to spend a couple of days more at Rivenoak, he asked him to dine on the following evening, Lady Ogram readily permitting the invitation.
"I say dine; sup would be the better word, for I can offer you only simple entertainment.