Better men than I, under stress of temptation, have been known to commit actions unworthy of them.

I was mean enough to listen; and I paid the proverbial penalty for gratifying my curiosity--I heard no good of myself.
"You have honored me by asking my advice, sir," I heard Madame Fontaine say.

"With regard to young David Glenney, I can speak quite impartially.
In a few days more, if I can be of no further use to you, I shall have left the house." Mr.Keller interrupted her there.
"Pardon me, Madame Fontaine; I can't let you talk of leaving us.

We are without a housekeeper, as you know.

You will confer a favor on me and on Mr.Engelman, if you will kindly undertake the direction of our domestic affairs--for the present, at least.