A clever, ugly man every now and then is successful with the ladies, but a handsome fool is irresistible. - William Makepeace Thackeray

dancing over it — had this happened a week ago, Sir

No, you are not worthy of the love which I have devoted to you. I knew all along that the prize I had set my life on was not worth the winning; that I was a fool, with fond fancies, too, bartering away my all of truth and ardour against your little feeble remnant of love. I will bargain no more: I withdraw.

If there is a verity in wine, according to the old adage, what an amiable-natured character Dick's must have been! In proportion as he took in wine he overflowed with kindness.