“Thirty five is a very attractive age; London society is full of women who have of their own free choice remained thirty-five for years
“You take all of the experience and judgment of men over 50 out of the world and there wouldn't be enough left to run it
“My birthday!--what a different sound that word had in my youthful ears; And how each time the day comes round, less and less white its mark appears.
“There are three hundred and sixty-four days when you might get un-birthday presents ... and only one for birthday presents, you know.