He never ceases to be an object of wonderment to me; and I love to read of his gigantic projects, his vast wealth, his brilliant successes; and I tell you frankly that I am looking forward to seeing him with a mixture of fear and curiosity.

Do not be surprised, if, at my introduction, I fall on my hands and knees in Oriental abasement.

I have admired him so much and so long at a distance that he has assumed in my eyes an almost regal, not to say imperial, importance." "I hope you will like him," said Stafford, with a touch of that simplicity which all his friends liked.
"If he resembles his son, I am sure to do so," said Howard.

"Indeed, in any case I am pretty sure to do so.

For how often have I read of his wonderful charm of manner, his winning smile and brilliant conversational powers?
When do we get to this fairy palace ?" "I suppose if we get there before dinner, it will be time enough," replied Stafford.