They had splendid eyes, dark, luminous, and languishing; lovely complexions and magnificent hair.

Both were delightful in their manners, refined and cultured, with an air of vivacity mingled with their repose of manner which was perfectly charming.

As the law only allows us one, which is your choice?
Miss Annette has more force than her sister, and if I could afford the luxury of a wife she would be my choice." "Ah, Alf," said Eugene, "I see that you are a practical business man.

In marrying you want a wife to assist you as an efficient plantation mistress.

One who would tolerate no waste in the kitchen and no disorder in the parlor." "Exactly so," responded Lorraine; "I am too poor to marry a mere parlor ornament.