Tales and Novels - Volume 7 e-bog

Excerpt: "e;How the wind is rising!"e; said Rosamond.-"e;God help the poor people at sea to-night!"e; Her brother Godfrey smiled.-"e;One would think,"e; said he, "e;that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured."e; "e;You gentlemen,"e; replied Rosamond, "e;imagine that ladies are always thinking of lovers."e; "e;Not always,"e; said Godfrey; "e;only when they show themselves particularly disposed to humanity."e; "e;My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,"e; said Rosamond; "e;for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land."e;