There is one celebrated author whom I admire very much--who has been taking leave of the public any time these ten years in his prefaces, and always comes back again when everybody is glad to see him.

How can he have the heart to be saying good-bye so often?
I believe that Bunn is affected when he blesses the people.

Parting is always painful.

Even the familiar bore is dear to you.

I should be sorry to shake hands even with Jawkins for the last time.