"And yet, somehow or other--" "Somehow or other ?" the Duke repeated courteously.
"Well, I never altogether trust these paragons," his wife said.

"In all the ordinary affairs of life the Prince seems to reach an almost perfect standard.

I sometimes wonder whether he would be as trustworthy in the big things.

Nothing else you want to talk about, Ambrose ?" "Nothing at all," the Duke said, rising to his feet.

"I only wanted to make it plain that we don't require a house party next week." "I shan't ask a soul," the Duchess answered.