Before he left, Aunt William pressed a sovereign into his hand guiltily, as if it were conscience money. He, on his side, took it as though it were a doctor's fee, and both ignored the transaction. — Ada Leverson Copy Share Image
Some men are born husbands; they have a passion for domesticity, for a fireside, for a home. Yet, curiously, these men very rarely stay… — Ada Leverson Copy Share Image
As a rule the person found out in a betrayal of love holds, all the same, the superior position of the two. It is… — Ada Leverson Copy Share Image
People were not charmed with Eglantine because she herself was charming, but because she was charmed. — Ada Leverson Copy Share Image
When a passion is not realized ... it fades away, or becomes ideal worship--Dante--Petrarch--that sort of thing! — Ada Leverson Copy Share Image
A morbid propensity that causes great suffering in domestic life is often curiously infectious to the very person for whom it creates most suffering. — Ada Leverson Copy Share Image
A butler in an English household should, however, be English, and as much like an archbishop as possible. — Ada Leverson Copy Share Image
envy, as a rule, is of success rather than of merit. No one would have objected to his talent deserving recognition - only to… — Ada Leverson Copy Share Image
Most people would far rather be seen through than not be seen at all. — Ada Leverson Copy Share Image
