The transition from libertine to prig was so complete.

“It is in the twenties that the actual momentum of life begins to slacken, and i…”

“Work like hell! I had 122 rejection slips before I sold a story.”

“His heart beat faster and faster as Daisy’s white face came up to his own. He k…”

“My God, she's good-looking!" said Mr. Sandwood, who was just over thirty."Good-…”