"And I've always understood so, too; they're bound to tell EVERYTHING in confession.
That's what gives the Catholic Church such a tremendous hold.

You've spoken of it often." "It must have been by way of a figure of speech," remarked Theron, not with entire directness.

"Women are great hands to separate one's observations from their context, and so give them meanings quite unintended.

They are also great hands," he added genially, "or at least one of them is, at making the most delicious dumplings in the world.

I believe these are the best even you ever made." Alice was not unmindful of the compliment, but her thoughts were on other things.