Adieu." "They don't mind these things in France," said I to myself, repeating the old consul's phrase, which I could not help feeling as a whole chapter on his nation.
My business was soon settled, for I spoke nothing but English--very little knowledge of the world teaching me that when we have any favour, however slight, to ask, it is always good policy to make the amende by gratifying the amour propre of the granter--if, happily, there be an opportunity for so doing.
When I returned to Mivart's, I found a written answer to my letter of the morning, stating that his lordship of the Horse Guards was leaving town that afternoon, but would not delay my departure for the continent, to visit which a four month's leave was granted me, with a recommendation to study at Weimar.
The next day brought us to Dover, in time to stroll about the cliffs during the evening, when I again talked sentiment with the daughter till very late.

The Madame herself was too tired to come out, so that we had our walk quite alone.

It is strange enough how quickly this travelling together has shaken us into intimacy.

Isabella says she feels as if I were her brother; and I begin to think myself she is not exactly like a sister.

She has a marvellously pretty foot and ancle.
The climbing of cliffs is a very dangerous pastime.