I said, Quiet!Tiffany was so much startled by this peremptory reminder that she gasped, and stood staring up at the Nonesuch as though she could not believe that he was speaking not to his cousin, but...
I hope you mean to contribute a handsome wreath to my obsequies?’ ‘Certainly! In the nature of things, it is likely that you will predecease me.’ ‘If I survive this adventure there can be no question...
I have not always appeared to be sensible of the care you have bestowed on me, but I know now that it has been unceasing.
I have never met the man who had vision large enough to appreciate my genius, he said simply. Perhaps it was not to be expected.
I didn’t smuggle the dog into the country; I merely caused him to be smuggled out of Baluchistan.
I didn’t make my face, so why shouldn’t I say it’s beautiful? Everyone else does!
I devoutly hope you are wrong, my dear, replied his lordship humourously. For when my fatheruses every means to achieve an end, he invariably does achieve it.Miss Challoner got up, smiling a little ir...
I daresay he won’t remain at the Priory above a day or two, but while he is here it will be best for you to discontinue your solitary walks,’ Edward said, with a calm assumption of authority which she...
I am shocked— excessively shocked! Your father would have been very glad to have left his ring toMartin, let me tell you, only he thought it not right to leave it away from the heir!Was it indeed a pe...
I always agree on trivial points,’ replied Francis. ‘It saves trouble.
How came you to tumble down the stairs as soon as my back was turned?' ... The Earl slipped his arm behind her, and raised the hand he was still holding to his lips ... Miss Morville, finding his shou...
His attention caught, her companion raised his eyes from the book which lay open beside him on the table and directed them upon her in a look of aloof enquiry. 'What's that? Did you say something to m...
Do you like pets better than toys and books? I always did, so I thought very likely you would too.
Do you have a husband concealed about you?
Crawley, I do trust that you have rung that bell, for if I stand in this disagreeable wind you know I shall take cold, and my colds always descend upon my chest. How thoughtless it was in you to have...
Barham you may be, but there is one thing you have been which is certain!' He paused to let this sink in.My lord did not seem to be greatly impressed. 'Oh, a number of things!' he assured his guest. '...
At the end of the war I was shipped over to England and Dr. Strange—you’ve heard of him? He’s a marvel—put me right.
Alas I have quarreled so dreadfully with Charles that I am obliged to seek refuge at Lacy Manor! She said mournfully.And have doubtless left a note behind you to inform him of this!Of course!I foresee...
After all, when one approaches Middle Age…Middle Age? Has anyone ever boxed your ears Miss Thane?No, never, said Miss Thane, looking blandly up at him.You have been undeservedly fortunate, said Sir Tr...
A certain cynicism, born of the life she has led; a streak of strange wisdom; the wistfulness behind the gaiety; sometimes fear; and nearly always the memory of loneliness that hurts the soul.