You never seem to understand that the United States of America is a trifle larger than a barnyard.

And I don't believe those fellows are over there.

They're probably lying in wait here somewhere, ready to take advantage of any opportunity,---that is, if they are alive.

A man can hardly fail to be impressed with the fact that so few lives stand between him and--" "The heights--the heights!" And the young man, whom Chauvenet called Durand, lifted his tiny glass airily.
"Yes; the heights," repeated Chauvenet a little dreamily.
"But that declaration--that document! You have never honored me with a glimpse; but you have it put safely away, I dare say." "There is no place--but one--that I dare risk.

It is always within easy reach, my dear friend." "You will do well to destroy that document.