1
Manhood had come to him, both in character and demeanour, not as it comes to most young lads, an eagerly-desired and presumptuously-asserted claim, but as a rightful inheritance, to be received humbly, and worn simply and naturally.Unknown
2
The sheriff listened uneasily to a sound, very uncommon at elections, of the populace expressing an opinion contrary to that of the lord of the soil.Unknown
3
It is one of my decided opinions that married people ought to have no one, be the tie ever so close and dear, living permanently with them, to break the sacred duality – no, let me say the unity of their home.Unknown
4
The lad, like many another, owed nothing to his father but his mere existence– Heaven knows whether that gift is oftenest a curse or a boon.Unknown