My dear sir, nothing is so much to be regretted as the universe.
But this Florinda is such a sturdy young soul! The world is against her, but, bless your heart, she is equal to the battle.

She is strong in the manner of a little child.

Why, you don't know her.

She----" "I know her very well." "Well, perhaps you do, but for my part I think you don't appreciate her formidable character and stunning figure--stunning!" "Damn it!" said Hawker to his coffee cup, which he had accidentally overturned.
"Well," resumed Pontiac, "she is a stunning model, and I think, Mr.
Hawker, you are to be envied." "Eh ?" said Hawker.
"I wish I could inspire my models with such obedience and devotion.

Then I would not be obliged to rail at them for being late, and have to badger them for not showing up at all.