Well, is not Ernest very interesting ?" "Very." "The most interesting person you ever saw ?" "You question me too closely, Edith.

It will not do for me to speak as extravagantly as you do.

I am not his sister, and the praise that falls so sweetly from your tongue, would sound bold and inappropriate from mine.

I never knew before how strong a sister's love could be, Edith.
Surely you can never feel a stronger passion." "Never," she cried earnestly, and coming in, she sat down on the side of the bed and unbound the ribbon from her slender waist.

"The misfortune that has set me apart from my youthful companions will prevent me from indulging in the dreams of love.