Like many other men, of otherwise liberal mind and clear insight into character, he had certain convictions and principles, derived from contemplating the facts and results of his own life, which he believed must produce upon other people's mental and moral constitutions as good an effect as upon his own.

And possibly, could we divest our regimen of life of all personal flavor and conformation, it might, other things being favorable, suit our friends very tolerably well.

But, until we are able to throw off the fetters of our own individuality, the measure of our garments can never accurately fit anybody else.
On the morning of the 1st of July, Bressant sat at his table, with his books and papers about him.

He was in an excellent humor, for he had just arrived at the conclusion that he might, and would, safely encounter his bugbear Cornelia.

If the professor invited him to tea, and to spend the evening, he was resolved to accept; and, at that moment, he felt a hand laid upon his shoulder, and, turning quickly round, recognized the sombre figure of the boarding-house keeper.
Although he had lived with her two weeks, he had not as yet had other than the briefest communication with her.