"I'm a fool with a red-hot temper, but it's a consolation that I know a bigger one than me." "You need not be bashful, Harry.

You mean me ?" Alton nodded as he turned upon his heel, and Seaforth watched him meditatively.

"I wish I was as sure of it as you seem to be," said he.
"Well, I'm occasionally thankful I'm not a rich man, nor much of a beauty.".