Melvin G. Winstock

“ And as Olivia Winters departed, her heart was filled with sympathy for the big-souled, independent creature she had just left, and she felt for her a deeper love and affection than for any other woman breathing the breath of life. ”

“ A young man, ambitious to succeed in public life, approached the great English statesman, and said: 'Mr. Disraeli, to what one great thing do you attribute your success in public life?' The wonderful Englishman grew thoughtful for a moment, and said: 'Well, sir, when I started out in public life, I resolved never to reply to what the newspapers might say about me.' 'Good,' said the young man, 'I will follow your advice,' and he started to depart. ”

“ The only thing she had ever failed in, was in getting Ouida to talk, nor did she ever press the great artist, for she really liked her. Ouida had told her many things, but had always requested her to refrain from using them in the paper, and Olivia had always respected the confidence reposed in her, by keeping her word. No true writer will ever break faith under similar circumstances.
Ouida did not keep her visitor long in waiting. A rap at the door was heard, and upon being bid, Olivia Winters entered the apartments of Ouida. ”