As for me, I look upon Temple Grove as a fond husband upon a fair wife.

I am always anxious to adorn it, and as proud of its beauty as if it could understand and thank me for my partial admiration.

When I leave you I intend going to Paris, for the purpose of attending a sale of the pictures and effects of M.
de-----.

These auctions are to me what a jeweller's shop is to a lover; but then, Ernest, I am an old bachelor." "And I, too, am an Arcadian," said Maltravers, with a smile.
"Ah, but you are not too old for repentance.

Burleigh now requires nothing but a mistress." "Perhaps it may soon receive that addition.