Checked in the first gush of feelings, she now remained silent, yet with her yearning spirit intently listening for words of tenderness and endearment.
"I have been greatly vexed to-day." These were the very words he uttered.

How chilly they fell upon the ears of his expectant wife.
"What has happened ?" she asked, in a voice of concern.
"Oh, nothing in reality more than usual.

Men in business are exposed to a thousand annoyances.

If all the world were honest, trade would be pleasant enough.

But you have to watch every one you deal with as closely as if he were a rogue.