"I know how to deal with men.

Where is the fellow?
In that room ?" There was a brief silence.

I could distinguish his rapid breathing, and the slight rustle of her skirts as she sank back into a chair.
"Well, are you going to tell me?
Or must I hunt for myself ?" "Captain Le Gaire," she began quietly, without even a tremor in the soft voice, "possibly you forget whom I am.

The gentlemen of my acquaintance have never been accustomed to question the motives actuating my conduct.

You imagine yourself talking to some darky on your Louisiana plantation.