"I used to think that Plantagenet worked hard when he was doing his decimal coinage; but I don't think he ever stuck to it as I have done." "What does the Duke say to it all ?" "Ah; well, upon the whole he behaves like an angel.

He behaves so well that half my time I think I'll shut it all up and have done with it,--for his sake.

And then, the other half, I'm determined to go on with it,--also for his sake." "He has not been displeased ?" "Ask no questions, my dear, and you'll hear no stories.

You haven't been married twice without knowing that women can't have everything smooth.

He only said one word.