“There was clearly nothing to do but flop down on the shabby little couch and howl. So Della did it. Which instigates the moral reflection that life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating.”

“Life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating.”

“Life is full of sniffles sobs and smiles. With sniffles predominating.”

“He seemed to be made of sunshine and blood-red tissue and clear weather.”

“He studied cities as women study their reflections.”

“Pull up the shades so I can see New York. I don't want to go home in the dark.”

“She hadbecome so thoroughly annealed into his life that she was like theair he breathed--necessary but scarcely noticed.”