I wish my acquaintances were a better kind of people; then, of course, I should hear of his books more often.

But one has to make the best of such society as offers.

If you and your husband forsake me, I shall feel it a sad loss; I shall indeed.' Amy gave a quick glance at the speaker's face.
'Oh, we must be friends just the same,' she said, more naturally than she had spoken hitherto.

'But don't ask us to come and dine just now.
All through this winter we shall be very busy, both of us.

Indeed, we have decided not to accept any invitations at all.' 'Then, so long as you let me come here now and then, I must give in.