But again I ask--What is to be done ?" "Is that not rather a question for you to consider?
I suggest that you had better speak to your daughter; just a hint, you know, just a hint." "Upon my word, I'd rather not.

Stella can be so--decided--at times, and we never seem quite to understand each other.

I did speak to her the other day when Mr.Layard wished to marry her, a match I was naturally anxious for, but the results were not satisfactory." "Still, I think you might try." "Very well, I will try; and, Colonel Monk, I cannot tell you how grieved I am to have brought all this trouble on you." "Not a bit," answered the Colonel cheerfully.

"I am an old student of human nature, and I rather enjoy it; it's like watching the puppets on a stage.

Only we mustn't let the comedy grow into a tragedy." "Ah! that's what I am afraid of, some tragedy.