He's such a brave man.

He kills snakes without the smallest change of countenance.

Good-night, Billikins! Take care of yourself.

I suppose you'll come back sometime ?" She gave him the lightest caress imaginable, shook hands affectionately with young Harley, who was looking decidedly less pinched than he had upon arrival, and stood waving an energetic hand as they went away into the dripping dark.
"You didn't tell her--anything ?" Merryon asked, as they plunged down the road.
"Not more than I could help, Major.

But she seemed to know without." The lad spoke uncomfortably, as if against his will.
"She asked questions, then ?" Merryon's voice was sharp.
"Yes, a few.