Edgar Jepson

“ If we get beyond having a tremendous row, we shall very likely want some one to arrange things for us," said the duke.
"I shouldn't think a tremendous row was quite your game," said the Honourable John Ruffin thoughtfully.
"Oh, I'm not going to row. But you know what Caroline is: she can have all the row there is to have, without any help from any one," said the duke. "I'm just going to sit tight as wax and let her wear herself out, if she does start rowing."
"That is undoubtedly the course for a man of sense to pursue," said the Honourable John Ruffin in a tone of approval. ”

“ The Lump, in the care of Emily Gibbs, was already speeding in the train to London, to be met at Waterloo and conveyed to the Temple by Mrs. Brown.
Ronald looked gloomy; and an air of sadness marred Pollyooly's serenity.
"It's perfectly rotten your going off like this—before we've done half the things we were going to. Why on earth couldn't uncle have waited till the end of the holidays to make the change?" said Ronald in a bitterly aggrieved tone.
"Well, you'll have Marion to go about with you," said Pollyooly. ”

“ The easy, reminiscent talk—reminiscent of pleasant days—the familiar room, and, perhaps, her favourite brand of champagne, softened her till her smiles came easily. Moreover it was delightful to be amused again; and it was borne suddenly in upon her that the months she had been living in hiding had been tiresome, boring months, from the point of view of life, utterly wasted months. ”