I have made it my profession to detect the trends of thought and the tides of unrest.

Psychological moments are for me a fascinating study.

I can recognize them." He laid the fat hand on my shoulder for a change, and tried to look into my eyes; but I was watching the edge of a curtain at the far end of the room.
"Now, to you, an American, our local dispute means nothing.

This raid is no affair of yours.

You wash your hands of it.