But it was only in epic tragedies that gloom was unrelieved. In real life tragedy and comedy were so intermingled that when one was most wretched ridiculous things happened to make one laugh in spite...
And now I wish I hadn’t been civil, because he says he shall not despair! He is as stupid as Endymion!No, no! said Alverstoke soothingly. Nobody could be as stupid as Endymion!
Alas, it is too true. I visited him this morning and found him en deshabille, clasping his brown. He seized on me and demanded a rhyme to some word which I have forgot. So I left him.Can no one convin...
Ah, but I’m not a gentleman, said the Marquis. I have it on the best of authority that I am only anobleman.Good gracious, Vidal, who in the world dared to say such a thing? cried his cousin, instantly...
Since he was himself of a forthright disposition he was inclined to like Sophy's frank, open manners, and obstinately refused to agree that she put herself forward unbecomingly. He did not think that...
He disclosed that he had been set upon by two Bedlamites, both of whom had jumped out from behind a bush, roaring at him like a couple of ferocious wild beasts ... The Sergeant cast a doubtful glance...
Do hope he didn’t bite anyone? He isn’t savage, but if he thought anyone was trying to steal him –’ ‘Ah, so that was it!’ said his lordship. ‘He was labouring under a delusion, but I daresay that was...
You will allow that one's curiosity must be aroused when one learns that a lady is prepared to elope to escape from advances one had not the least intention of making!
You think I’ve got brains?’ he said, awed. ‘Not confusing me with Charlie?’‘Charlie?’ uttered Miss Charing contemptuously. ‘I daresay he has book-learning, but you have—you have address, Freddy!’‘Well...
You don’t feel you could marry me instead? Got no brains, of course, and I ain’t a handsome fellow, like Jack, but I love you. Don’t think I could ever love anyone else. Daresay it ain’t any use telli...
Will you go with me to Wells, ma’am, or will you not?’ ‘Yes, sir,’ said Abby meekly. ‘If you are quite sure you wouldn’t prefer Miss Butterbank’s company to mine!’ The carriage had drawn up in front o...
Whatever should I do if Mama were to arrive while you are gone?’ ‘Hide in the hay-loft!’ he recommended. ‘But if she has a particle of commonsense she won’t make the smallest push to recover you!
What, sir, would you think of a member of the Weaker Sex who assumed the guise of a man, and left the home of her natural protector by way of the window?I should assume, replied Sir Richard, that she...
What brings you here, Kit? No wish to offend you, but not quite the thing, you know!’Her lip trembled. She replied with a catch in her voice: ‘I am running away!’‘Oh, running away!’ said Mr Standen, s...
Well, I think I laid down my sunshade first,'said Mrs. Twining reflectively. 'Ah, that doesn't interest you. I told Finch that I wanted to tidy my hair (a euphemism for powder my nose, of course), and...
Venetia was then twenty-two, perilously near to being on the shelf.'Without ever having been *off* it, Sir John - though that's not precisely what I mean, only that its is a wicked shame, so beautiful...
To listen to a poet arguing with himself – for she could scarcely have been said to have borne any part in the discussion – on the merits of blank verse as a dramatic medium was naturally a privilege...
The thought of his high and imposing father’s regal progress to Harrowgate, and his very brief stay there, made Desford begin to chuckle again. He must remember, he told himself, to ask Poor Dear Papa...
The Viscount stepped into the room. Came to see if you was dead, he said. Laid Pom odds you weren't.Lethbridge passed his hand across his eyes. I'm not, he replied in a faint voice.No. I'm sorry, said...
Ten or twelve couples? No, no, Dassett would not be talking of red carpets and awnings for such a paltry affair as that!’ said his lordship. These ominous words struck a chill into his wife’s soul.