He is too fond of--what shall I say ?--of pleasure, the sensation of the moment.

I had hoped that his marriage would have wooed him from--from the self-indulgence to which he had yielded in early life.

Miriam, I count a great deal upon your influence," he wound up lamely and with a deep sigh.
Her head bowed still lower over the keys, and she nodded.
"I know," she said.

"I will do my best.

But you know Percy!" He sighed again.