The work I have done during your absence I shall probably tear up.' 'But I thought--' 'Well, I daresay--but can't a man change his mind?
Greek be hanged!' thundered the impatient voice.

'I want some conversation with you--if you will allow me ?' The last words slipped awkwardly into another note.

It was as though a man should exchange the trombone for the flute.

Elizabeth held her peace; but her pulse was beginning to quicken.
'The fact is,' said the Squire, 'I have been thinking over a good many things--in the last hour.' Then he turned upon her abruptly.
'What was that you were saying to Alice in the hall just now, about moving your mother into better rooms ?' Elizabeth's parted lips showed her surprise.
'We do want better rooms for her,' she said hesitatingly, after a moment.

'My sister Joan, who is at home just now, is looking out.
But they are not easy to find.' 'Don't look out!' said the Squire impetuously.