It Was One Of The Occasions When

A Man Of Over Thirty Might Be Held To Be At The Height Of His Powers, But Not Necessarily Of His Wisdom.

He Regards Boredom, I Observe, As The One And Mighty Enemy Of His Soul. And Will Succeed In Conquering It, I Am Sure—if He Survives The Experience.

After I Convinced Them That I Was A Harmless Novelist, I Actually Got Them To Give Me A Tour Of The Harem - Which Is Usually Off Limits For Tourists.

It Seems To Me,’ Said Philippa Prosaically, ‘that On The Whole We Run More Risks With Mr Crawford’s Protection Than Without It.

Man Is A Being Of Varied, Manifold And Inconstant Nature. And Woman, By God, Is A Match For Him.