And I maintain it against him, who have nevertheless listened attentively to the eulogies pronounced by the vendors of prize bacon.
After thus stating to you the vast pretensions of the ladies of Brookfield, it would be unfair to sketch their portraits.

Nothing but comedy bordering on burlesque could issue from the contrast, though they graced a drawing-room or a pew, and had properly elegant habits and taste in dress, and were all fair to the sight.

Moreover, Adela had not long quitted school.

Outwardly they were not unlike other young ladies with wits alert.

They were at the commencement of their labours on this night of the expedition when they were fated to meet something greatly confusing them..