"He was at Magdalen a few years after Major Felstead, and I am sure you'd find plenty to talk about." "I am quite sure that we should," Lessingham replied.

"May I come, perhaps, towards the end of next week?
I am making most strenuous efforts to lead an absolutely quiet life here." "Whenever you like, sir.

We sha'n't be able to show you anything very wild in the way of dissipation.

Vintage port and a decent cigar are the only changes we can make for guests." Philippa drew her visitor on one side presently, and made him sit with her in a distant corner of the room.
"I knew there was something I wanted to say to you," she began, "but somehow or other I forgot when I met you.

My husband was very much struck with Helen's improved spirits.