He is not a gentleman: he is not a man; he is a mean, spiteful, cowardly cur.

I'll keep out of his way, if I can; but if he gets in mine, I shall give him a devilish good hiding, then and there, and I'll tell HIM the reason why; and I will not tell YOU.
"Dear mother, I did intend to stay till Saturday, but, after this, I shall come back to you to-morrow.

My own sweet dove of a mammy; who but a beast could hurt or affront you?
"So no more letters from your dutiful and affectionate son, "Harry." Next day young Little took leave of his friends in Cairnhope, with a promise to come over some Sunday, and see them all.

He borrowed a hooked stick of his devotee, the blacksmith, and walked off with his little bundle over his shoulder, in high health and spirits, and ripe for any thing.
Some successful men are so stout-hearted, their minds seem never to flinch.

Others are elastic; they give way, and appear crushed; but, let the immediate pressure be removed, they fly back again, and their enemy finds he has not gained an inch.