He ought to have won.

He will win some day." "I do not know about fighting," Lord Westholt answered.

Had the fellow been telling her romantic stories?
"The general impression was that he went to America to amuse himself." "No, he did not do that," said Betty, with simple finality.

"A sheep ranch is not amusing----" She stopped short and stood still for a moment.

They had been walking down the avenue, and she stopped because her eyes had been caught by a figure half sitting, half lying in the middle of the road, a prostrate bicycle near it.