Kirwin’s to give an account of yourself.” “Who is Mr. Is not this a free country?” “Ay, sir, free enough for honest folks.

Last night she slept well all night, and did not disturb me once. The roses seem coming back already to her cheeks, though she is still sadly pale and...

He looked very sad at this, so I said that he must clear out some of them, at all events. He cheerfully acquiesced in this, and I gave him the same ti...

The express train had left thirty-five minutes before. There were several rapid locomotives on hand; but the railway arrangements did not permit the s...

And we all know that Wickham has every charm of person and address that can captivate a woman.” “But you see that Jane,” said her aunt, “does not thin...

Lestrade of Scotland Yard.” “You were not yourself at fault at all, then?” “From the first, two facts were very obvious to me, the one that the lady h...

“‘Or to sit here, or sit there, that would not be offensive to you?’ “‘Oh, no.’ “‘Or to cut your hair quite short before you come to us?’ “I could har...

My brother pushed the pony and chaise back into the hedge, and the man drove by and stopped at the turn of the way. It was a carriage, with a pole for...

I am afraid you will be angry.” “My dearest sister, now be, _be_ serious. Let me know everything that I am to know without delay. Will you tell me how...