I determined that, in future, no one should have the opportunity of disappointing my trust in them.

I selected my present mistress on the recommendation of a gentleman friend of mine who had formerly lived with her.

He said she was an excellent caterer.

The only reason he had left her was that she expected him to be in at ten each night, and that hour didn't fit in with his other arrangements.

It made no difference to me--as a matter of fact, I do not care for these midnight _reunions_ that are so popular amongst us.