He has gone away on a long journey, and gone away in bad health.

He will have his hours of depression.

At such times, trifles are serious things; and even well-meant words--in letters--are sometimes misunderstood.

I can offer no better apology for what I have said; and I can only regret that I have made so unsatisfactory a return for your flattering confidence in me." Having planted _her_ sting, she rose to retire.
"Have you any further commands for me ?" she asked.
"I should like to be quite sure that I have not misunderstood you," said Mrs.Gallilee.

"You consider Mr.Le Frank to be competent, as director of any young lady's musical studies?
Thank you.