He thought much, but talked little, and his wife's resolute attitude of opinions held from youth was the one trouble of an unusually happy life.
"We can only hope for the best," said Rivers.

"Time is a great peacemaker." "Or not," returned his host as Rivers rose.

"Just a word, Mark, before you go.

I am desirous that you should not misunderstand me in regard to my politics.

I see that slavery is to be more and more in question.