I enjoy a laugh sometimes, while I take care of myself; as I have need to do, or I might find myself the victim of some detestable breach-of-promise affair, and have to stand damages.

But for Anne Ashton, Val would have had his head in that Westminster-noose a score of times; and the wonder is that he has kept out of it.

No, thank you, my ladies; I am not a marrying man." "Why do you tell me this ?" asked Lady Maude, a sick faintness stealing over her face and heart.
"You are one of ourselves, and I tell you anything.

It will be fun for you, Maude, if you'll open your eyes and look on.

There are some in the house now who--" He stopped and laughed.
"I would rather not hear this!" she cried passionately.