Morley Roberts

“ She wiped her eyes again and cheered up once more, and smiled at Hector.
“Dear Hector, who has been almost a son to me since he died, will do a noble book, I'm sure; won't you, Hector?”
“I'll do my best, you may be sure of that.” ”

“ After all, the most beautiful woman in the world is happily the one that a man wants, and although Felicia was yet far from adoring Courtney, she was distinctly pleased at being told, even doubtfully, that she was lovelier than Lady Anne. ”