It is of course a most foolish thing twice to take a long shot in a capercailzie wood, as you know, said the captain, appealing to me; but the last time I had no choice, because I heard that villainous Andreas stalking the bird at the same time.

If you have a good job, you can live in a storm-proof concrete apartment by the water and not worry too much about what Mother Nature might throw your way.

He blows hot and cold. He will speak for or against.

« I sure hope so » agreed the tricenarian, « it would be a real shame to have been on this island without having really seen its treasures » he observed, his attitude revealing that he actually expected the unsatisfactory outcome.