He has no weapon against a smile.

One escapes many a disagreeable situation by not seeing it, and one always finds trouble by looking for it." "Your philosophy wearies me," she answered petulantly.
"In that case, I'll confine my remarks to facts and to a mere statement of your duty.

You must have money.

Accept the king's pension and laugh at him." "I'll not take your advice," she retorted angrily.

"I'll return to my father's house at once.