It can give you everything but one thing--the power to do without it." "I think its purchasing value would include even the gnadige Frau," said Paul, who had laughed only to hide the uneasiness that Yerba's approach to the tabooed subject had revived in him.

She shook her head; then, recovering her tone of gentle banter, said, "There--I've made a confession.

If the colonel talks to you again about my conquests, you will know that at present my affections are centred on the Baron's mother.

I admit it's a strong point in his--in ANYBODY'S--favor, who can show an unblemished maternal pedigree.

What a pity it is you are an orphan, like myself, Mr.Hathaway! For I fancy your mother must have been a very perfect woman.