I depreciated Paris; I depreciated France.

I said I wouldn't leave England, under existing circumstances, for any earthly consideration.

Nothing should induce me.

In short, she was shaking the curls again, when the little dog came running along the walk to our relief.
He was mortally jealous of me, and persisted in barking at me.

She took him up in her arms--oh my goodness!--and caressed him, but he persisted upon barking still.