"What were you talking about ?" "Oh, nothing but the ring.

It's wonderful how they always wear the ring when they have the right to." "But what was the use of it all?
What came of your talk ?" "Nothing to speak of.

It was only a fad of mine.

I have a right to an occasional whim, haven't I?
I'll be hanged if I'll see a wedding ring worn that way buried in unbought ground.

The old hag was a marvel of all that is unwomanly and sinful.