And of course I know it's all right.

I know your sterling character; but you didn't, somehow, make out to give us the thing straight, Loudon.

Anybody might have--I mean it--I mean----" "Never mind what you mean, my poor Jim," said I."She's a gallant little woman and a loyal wife: and I thought her splendid.

My story was as fishy as the devil.

I'll never think the less of either her or you." "It'll blow over; it must blow over," said he.
"It never can," I returned, sighing: "and don't you try to make it! Don't name me, unless it's with an oath.