There is no time for dalliance and play; labor is the monitor best suited to hold back, to trim and regulate a man's morals and habits.

There is no idleness here, Vicomte." "I do not know but you are right." "Shall you remain here long ?" asked the Chevalier.
"Who can say?
I would return to France on the next boat were my neck less delicately attached to my shoulders.

Let us say six months; it will have quieted down by then.

Devil take me, but I should like to feel that paper crackling between my fingers.

And you meet D'Herouville in two days ?" "In two days." "Will you not join me in a glass of the governor's old burgundy as a toast to your success ?" "Thank you, but I am on duty.