Of all the forces in the universe, the hardest to overcome is the force of habit.

“Last night there seemed to be a chance. Anything was possible last night. That …”

“It was sad, like those businessmen who came to work in serious clothes but wore…”

“As castles went, this one looked as though it could be taken by a small squad o…”

“Well, the news has got around. The Duchess of Keepsake has invited us to a ball…”