I am not cunning.

If people think I am, it is because, being made up of art themselves, simplicity of character is a puzzle to them.

Your women are certainly extraordinary creatures, Jasper." "Didn't I say they were rum animals?
Brother, we Romans shall always stick together as long as they stick fast to us." "Do you think they always will, Jasper ?" "Can't say, brother; nothing lasts for ever.

Romany chies are Romany chies still, though not exactly what they were sixty years ago.

My wife, though a rum one, is not Mrs.Herne, brother.