If Nicholas be not always found to be blameless or agreeable, he is not always intended to appear so. He is a young man of an impetuous temper and of little or no experience; and I saw no reason why such a hero should be lifted out of nature.

“They never show mercy because mercy was never shown to them”

“Heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the …”

“Alice!" said the visitor's mild voice, "am I late to-night?""You always seem la…”

“I was so humiliated, hurt, spurned, offended, angry, sorry--I cannot hit upon t…”