A mystery is charming while it lasts.

Really, Gretchen, I did not mean to play the listener, and I promise that from now on----" "From now on!" cried Gretchen.

"Does not Herr leave to-day ?" "No; I am going to spend a whole week here." There was a mixture of dismay and anger in her gaze.
"But, as I was going to say, I shall make no effort to pry into your affairs.

Honestly, I am a gentleman." "I shall try to believe you," said she, the corners of her mouth broadening into a smile.
She condescended to show me through the rose gardens and tell me what she knew about them.

It was an interesting lecture.