What have I done to gain her ill-will ?" "Much, as human nature goes.

You have made yourself her rival in beauty and attractiveness." "Is that human nature?
If that is the cause of her hostility I should say it is Miss Wildmere's nature." "Let us change the subject," said Graydon, a little irritably.
"We shall not agree on this point, I fear; you share in Henry's prejudices." "I did not introduce the subject, Graydon, and I think for myself." "Hang it all, Madge! you are so changed I scarcely know you.

Every time we meet I find you more of a conundrum.

Friend, indeed! You certainly have been a distant one in every sense.

If I had been the friend you say I was, you would have written me about the marvellous transformation you were accomplishing." She sprang up, and her dark eyes flashed indignantly.