But he felt that he could not leave her on board, as he would the other passengers, without a word spoken as to some future meeting.

There will arrive on occasions a certain pitch of intimacy,--which cannot be defined as may a degree of cousinship, but which is perfectly understood by the persons concerned;--so close as to forbid such mere shaking of the hands.

There are many men, and perhaps more women, cautious enough and wise enough to think of this beforehand, and, thinking of it, to guard themselves from the dangerous attractions of casual companions by a composed manner and unenthusiastic conversation.

Who does not know the sagacious lady who, after sitting at table with the same gentleman for a month, can say, 'Good-bye, Mr.
Jones,' just as though Mr.Jones had been a stranger under her notice but for a day.

But others gush out, and when Mr.Jones takes his departure, hardly know how not to throw themselves into his arms.