He took the imperial hand and shook it in the glad-to-see-you-but-keep-off English fashion. — Frederick Rolfe

Most people have only half developed their single personalities. That a man should split his into four and more; and should develop each separately and perfectly, was so abnormal that many normals failed to understand it.

Pray for the repose of His soul. He was so tired.

That cold white candent voice which was more caustic than silver nitrate and more thrilling than a scream.