'Tis strange what a man may do, and a woman yet think him an angel. — William Makepeace Thackeray

I think Steele shone rather than sparkled.

We love being in love, that's the truth on't.

If there is a verity in wine, according to the old adage, what an amiable-natured character Dick's must have been! In proportion as he took in wine he overflowed with kindness.