[A] vertuous man vvill be vertuous in ſolitudine, and not onely in theatro, though percaſe it vvill bee more ſtrong by glory and Fame, as an heat vvhich is doubled by reflexion: […]

Through the thicker mist that afternoon a white tilted cart sailed joltingly, taking its bearings from the various landmarks rather than from the undefined track.

The car pulled off the road with the headlights glaring at the 'peg legged' deer.

It was eight o'clock to-morrow evening when I buckled up my travelling writing-desk in its leather case, paid my Bill, and got on my warm coats and wrappers.