He was my brother, and God--who understands mothers, and knows, moreover, how small was ever Samuel Annesley's kindness--must forgive me that I grieved less for him than for Charles's sake.

The tale was brought us by the honest man who has just left, and it is scarcely told when another kinsman enters and lays his fortune in Charles's hands.

Therefore I thank God for His goodness and"-- her voice wavered and she ended with a frank laugh at her own expense--"you, on your part, may read the quality of the gratitude to expect from me.

At least I have been honest, sir." "Ma'am, I have lived long enough to value honesty above gratitude.
I make this offer to please myself.

The point is, Do I understand that you accept ?" "As for that," she answered deliberately--and Sam leaned forward again--"as for that, I am a married woman, and have learnt to submit to my husband's judgment.