The big French diesel is something of an unknown quantity, whereas many French-built electric locomotives developing 3,000 h.p. and more have been well proved in service.

It had been haphazard, that screwery. Ann had said she had had enough of mischief and carelessness but couldn't bear to injure her family.

A company of actors.

The Irish have, from the Scythians, mantles and long glibs, which is a thick curled bush of hair hanging down over their eyes, and monstrously disguising them.