Men had died and worms had eaten them, but not for love.

Many men lived all their lives without it and got on very well too, he was aware.

Perhaps some day, when he had become thoroughly affiliated and localized, he would wed a village maiden, and rear a Freeland County brood.

Our friend, as may be seen, had a pretty healthy mind, and we need not sympathize with him to the disturbance of our own peace.
Books accumulated in the best bedroom.

John's expenses were small, and there was very little temptation, or indeed opportunity, for spending.
At the time of his taking possession of his quarters in David's house he had raised the question of his contribution to the household expenses, but Mr.Harum had declined to discuss the matter at all and referred him to Mrs.Bixbee, with whom he compromised on a weekly sum which appeared to him absurdly small, but which she protested she was ashamed to accept.