Now it is a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best you very often get it:

She gathered herself together. No one could describe the scorn of her expression or the contemptuous hatred she out into her answer. 'You men! You filthy dirty…

Marriage is a very good thing, but I think it's a mistake to make a habit out of it.

I was astonished to see him in Baghdad, for I had an appointment with him tonight in Samarra.