There is nothing so strong or safe in an emergency of life as the simple truth.

“VII. A Knock at the Door VIII. A Hand at Cards IX. The Game Made X. The Substan…”

“What the mud had been doing with itself, or where it came from, who could say? …”

“his face, though lined, bore few traces of anxiety. But, perhaps the confidenti…”

“Though there was nothing very airy about Miss Murdstone, she was a perfect Lark…”