There was no trace of the anguish of death in the face; the expression was serene, almost happy, as though there were no cares in his life.

All our party stared at him with greedy curiosity.

In every misfortune of one's neighbour there is always something cheering for an onlooker--whoever he may be.

Our ladies gazed in silence, their companions distinguished themselves by their wit and their superb equanimity.

One observed that his was the best way out of it, and that the boy could not have hit upon anything more sensible; another observed that he had had a good time if only for a moment.