It was easy and effective, but seemed to be more favorable to revery than conversation.

Indeed, he remembered that he had forgotten to consult the letterpress as to which it represented.
"I see you agree with me, that politeness is quite a matter of intention," said Christie, "and not of mere fashion and rules.

Now, for instance," she continued, with a dazzling smile, "I suppose, according to the rules, I ought to give you a note to Mr.Munroe, accepting his offer.

That is all that is required; but it seems so much nicer, don't you think, to tell it to YOU for HIM, and have the pleasure of your company and a little chat at the same time." "That's it, that's just it, Miss Carr; you've hit it in the centre this time," said Whiskey Dick, now quite convinced that his attitude was not intended for eloquence, and shifting back to his own seat, hat and all; "that's tantamount to what I said to the boys just now.

'You want an excuse,' sez I, 'for not goin' out with the young ladies.