“Health is a habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.”

“Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs one step at a time.”

“As he stepped forward, it dawned on her that this was a bad idea. If he wanted to talk she should meet him downstairs. After all, he was very male. And she was very naked. And they were now... yup, shut in a bedroom together.Good planning. Excellent work. Maybe she should jump out a window next.”

“Her imagination was by habit ridiculously active; when the door was not open it jumped out the window.”

“It contributes greatly towards a man's moral and intellectual health, to be brought into habits of companionship with individuals unlike himself, who care little for his pursuits, and whose sphere and abilities he must go out of himself to appreciate.”

“Any man can call time out but no man can say how long the time will be out.”