Every woman is a new book, and a book by herself; and it isn't likely I can understand them all." "Stephen is sure to speak to me about your being so queer to him.

Had I not better tell the truth ?" "I have a high opinion of that way.

Truth may be blamed, but it can't be shamed.

However, if he was not making love to you at the shearing, won't you find it a bit difficult to speak your mind?
Eh?
What ?" "He will understand." "Ay, I thought so." "Father, we have never had any secrets, you and me.

If I am not to encourage Stephen Latrigg, do you want me to marry Julius Sandal ?" "Well, I never! Such a question! What for ?" "Because, at the very first, I want to tell you that I could not do it--_no way_.