I'm prepared for any thing." "But it's not like Edward.

You know that he is particularly considerate about such things." "He used to be.

But Edward Markland of last year is not the Edward Markland of to-day, as you know right well," returned the sister-in-law.
"I wish you wouldn't speak in that way about Edward any more, Grace.
It is very unpleasant to me." "The more so, because it is the truth," replied Grace Markland.
"Edward, I'll warrant you, is now sweeping off towards New York.

See if I'm not right." "No, there he is now!" exclaimed Mrs.Markland, stepping back from the door she was about to enter, as the sound of approaching feet arrested her ear.
The two women looked eagerly through the dusky air.

A man's form was visible.