"We shan't miss those racy novels, after all." "We finally got to the edge of the cliff and unearthed the rope, which we already had fastened to the trunk of a tree.

It had been securely spliced in three places beforehand, giving us the proper length.

It was a frightful trip we had over the ridge.

Exhibit: the scratches upon my erstwhile beautiful countenance; reserved: the bruises upon my unhappy knees and elbows.

I was obliged to carry Neenah for the last quarter of a mile, poor little girl.