I mean to say that I believe your brother is not really pleased with the kind of life he has too long been leading; that to please himself he must begin serious work of some kind." "That is playing with words, and on a subject ill-chosen for it." "Mrs.Baske, do you seriously believe that Reuben Elgar can be made a man of steady purpose by considerations that have primary reference to any one or anything but himself ?" She made no answer.
"I am not depreciating him.

The same will apply (if you are content to face the truth) to many a man whom you would esteem.

I am sorry that I have lost your confidence, but that is better than to keep it by repeating idle formulas that the world's experience has outgrown." Miriam pondered, then said quietly: "We have different thoughts, Mr.Mallard, and speak different languages." "But we know a little more of each other than we did.

For my part, I feel it a gain." During the rest of the drive they scarcely spoke at all; the few sentences exchanged were mere remarks upon the scenery.

Both carriages drew up at the gate of the villa, where Miriam and Mallard alighted.
Spence, rising, called to the latter.
"Will you accompany Miss Doran the rest of the way ?" "Certainly." Mallard took his seat in the other carriage; and, as it drove off, he looked back.