We are to be separated by the cruelty of man, as usual.
Good-night, my dear! Good-night, Mr.Ayrton! Pray forgive us for keeping you out of bed so long; and receive my thanks for restoring my long-lost husband to my arms.

Didn't you say that the hansom was waiting, Stephen ?" "I expect the man has been asleep for the last half-hour," said her husband.
"I hope nothing has gone astray with the gold mine," said she.

"Hasn't someone made a calculation regarding the accumulation of a shilling hansom fare at compound interest when the driver is kept waiting?
It is like the sum about the nails in the horse's shoe.

We shall be ruined if we remain here much longer." "Ah, my dear," said Mr.Ayrton, when he had kissed her hand, and straightened the sable collar of her wrap; "ah, my dear, a husband is a husband." "Even when he stays away from his wife for three months at a time ?" said Ella.
"Not in spite of that, but on account of it," said Mr.Ayrton.

"Have you been married all these years without finding that out ?" "Good-night!" said she..