You ladies amuse me with your emphasis of little piques; but when it comes to anything large or fine you do justice to one another.

Henry had no right to say what he did at dinner, for Stella applauded you as you had her; but Henry's prejudices are inveterate.
Why should I not be loyal to her, Madge?
I believe she remained free for my sake during the years of my absence." "I think your feelings are very natural.

They are what I should expect of you.

You have always seemed to me the soul of honor when once you obtain your bearings," she added, with a wan smile.
"How pale you are, Madge!" he said, anxiously.
"I am not feeling very well to-day, and then I am suffering from the reaction of this morning.

I never can get over my old timidity and dislike to do anything in public.