As to the French people, they are the most mixed of any European nation; so they are packed with contrasts: they are full of sentiment, they are sharply logical; free-thinkers, devotees; affectionate, ferocious; frivolous, tenacious; the passion of the season operating like sun or moon on these qualities; and they can reach to ideality out of sensualism.

Below your level, they're above it: a paradox is at home with them!' 'My friend, you speak seriously--an unusual compliment,' Nataly said, and ungratefully continued: 'You know what is occupying me.

I want your opinion.

I guess it.

I want to hear--a mean thirst perhaps, and you would pay me any number of compliments to avoid the subject; but let me hear:--this house!' Colney shrugged in resignation.