As, however, he had made a movement he re-settled himself comfortably and said, with very creditable indifference, that yes--she was, rather.
Especially amongst a lot of over-dressed frumps.

There wasn't one woman under forty there.
"Is that the way to speak of the cream of our society; the 'top of the basket,' as the French say," the Editor remonstrated with mock indignation.

"You aren't moderate in your expressions--you know." "I express myself very little," interjected Renouard seriously.
"I will tell you what you are.

You are a fellow that doesn't count the cost.

Of course you are safe with me, but will you never learn.