I am detained here by a man who seems to think my business of less importance than his pleasures.

And it is not my business; it is very much the reverse but I am compelled to undertake it as my own, when I abhor the business.

It is hard for me to speak of it, much more to act a part in it.' 'Perhaps,' Caroline interposed hurriedly, 'Mr.O'Donnell would not be unwilling to begin the day with some duets ?' Patrick eagerly put on his shame-face to accept her invitation, protesting that his boldness was entirely due to his delight in music.
'But I've heard,' said he, 'that the best fortification for the exercise of the a voice is hearty eating, so I 'll pay court again to that game-pie.

I'm one with the pigs for truffles.' His host thanked him for spreading the contagion of good appetite, and followed his example.

Robust habits and heartiness were signs with him of a conscience at peace, and he thought the Jesuits particularly forbearing in the amount of harm they had done to this young man.