Sometimes people think they are robbed, and then it is very sweet afterwards to find that they have not been so; for it adds to their joy in their property.

Now, are you quite convinced, good sir, that these people (if there were any) stole, or took, or even borrowed anything at all from you ?' 'My lord, do you think that I was drunk ?' 'Not for a moment, Master Huckaback.

Although excuse might be made for you at this time of the year.

But how did you know that your visitors were of this particular family ?' 'Because it could be nobody else.

Because, in spite of the fog--' 'Fog!' cried Colonel Harding sharply.
'Fog!' said the Baron, with emphasis.