It had a very positive influence on my fortunes, and it is, therefore, I hope, of sufficient importance to bear being communicated to the reader.
We had changed horses for the fourth time, had seated ourselves comfortably in our places, and had heard Mrs.Baggs resume the kindred occupations of sleeping and snoring, when Alicia whispered to me: "I must have no secrets, now, from you--must I, Frank ?" "You must have anything you like, do anything you like, and say anything you like.

You must never ask leave--but only grant it!" "Shall you always tell me that, Frank ?" I did not answer in words, but the conversation suffered a momentary interruption.

Of what nature, susceptible people will easily imagine.

As for the hard-hearted I don't write for them.
"My secret need not alarm you," Alicia went on, in tones that began to sound rather sadly; "it is only about a tiny pasteboard box that I can carry in the bosom of my dress.

But it has got three diamonds in it, Frank, and one beautiful ruby.