I make you my compliments on it, Signor Ludovico." "So, then, all the 'buts' have been butted and rebutted ?" said he.
"Well, I suppose so,"-- by the help of a strong desire to yield to the temptation of so pleasant a scheme, the way 'buts' generally are answered.

"But we cannot go on the expedition as we are, I suppose ?" said she.
"I don't see why not.

I dare say the old pines have seen similar figures beneath them before now.

But you would not be comfortable without changing your dress, and the mornings are still sharp.

This is how it must be.