Indeed that hour will always remain the pleasantest of my life.

I don't know how it happened, but when it was over I felt quite delighted that she had refused me.

Indeed on second thoughts, I am not certain but that I shall be much happier in the capacities of a brother and teacher which she asked me to fill, than I should have been as her husband.

To tell you the truth, Arbuthnot, there are moments when I am not sure whether I entirely understand the Lady Yva.

It was rather like proposing to one's guardian angel." "Yes," I said, "that's about it, old fellow.