That would get you no end of commiseration and pity." "In that case," Lisle said, "I think I should prefer staying at home.

I don't feel that I need the least pity, and don't want to get it on false pretences." "It won't be false pretences," the colonel said.

"I have taken care that all the ladies I shall introduce you to should know what you did for me, and how you did it." "I am sorry to hear it, Colonel.

It is really hateful, being regarded as a man who has done something, especially at my age.
However, I shall leave Hallett to bear the brunt of it.

I know that he is on the lookout for a wife." "I don't think you know anything of the sort, Lisle.