But since you mention me so pointedly, I will acknowledge that I should like to impart to you a little of my—come, sir, you are disposed to call it insensibility, and I am sure I have no objection—say insensibility—a little of my insensibility."
— from Bleak House by Charles Dickens
"But will you make me some paste, Dinah?
— from The Bobbsey Twins at School by Laura Lee Hope
”‘But we cannot take your money, Marguerite,’ said Pierre.
— from The Little Old Portrait by Mrs. Molesworth
"Thank you, my mother," said Pepin, without lifting his eyes, and sewing away with both hands as if for dear life.
— from The Rising of the Red Man A Romance of the Louis Riel Rebellion by John Mackie
After locating all the trees you expect to tap, you must make some preparations so that you will not lose any time at the critical moment.
— from The Library of Work and Play: Outdoor Work by Mary Rogers Miller
"You mind, minister," said Pate, with a smile, " Aw toutt pourvoïre —you were the first to learn me what its meaning was."
— from A Widow's Tale, and Other Stories by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
“I am well aware of your motives, mother,” said Perdita.
— from The Mysteries of London, v. 4/4 by George W. M. (George William MacArthur) Reynolds
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