And she's jolly pretty, so I don't like to chuck it; in fact, I daren't.

But her one cry is 'Cold; cold; cold!' She says I'm as cold as a stone.

What do you thing of that ?' 'You may be a stone, and a rolling one at that, said Aylmer, 'but there are other pebbles on the beach, I daresay.' 'I bet not one of them as stony as I am!' cried Cricker.
Cricker came a little nearer, lowering his voice again.
'It's a very peculiar case,' he said proudly.
'Of course; it always is.' 'You see, she's frightfully pretty, on the stage, and married! One of the most awkward positions a person can be in.

Mind you, I'm sorry for her.

I thought of consulting you about something if you'll give me a minute or two, old chap.' He took out a letter-case.
'I don't mean Ill show you this--oh no, I can't show it--it isn't compromising.' 'Of course not.