Let the subject drop.

Tell me what you think of this bearskin rug which my poor David has spread out." "It is very handsome." "Did you ever see me wear this 'doucha greka' ?" She pointed to a pelisse made of cashmere and lined with the skin of the black fox,--the name she gave it signifying "warm to the soul." "Do you believe that any sovereign has a fur that can equal it ?" she asked.
"It is worthy of her who wears it." "And whom you think beautiful ?" "Human words do not apply to her.

Heart to heart is the only language I can use." "Wilfrid, you are kind to soothe my griefs with such sweet words--which you have said to others." "Farewell!" "Stay.

I love both you and Minna, believe me.

To me you two are as one being.