The development of the Roman State, therefore, a world-process whose magnitude is truly wonderful, was not brought about as though a drifting mass of elements, by some outward force or inherent affinity became consolidated to revolve at random without any end or aim in that divine pronoia under which the ages move.

Thoughtful corrections can be diplomatic as well as instructional.

“Ye'd beat me?” She was suddenly breathless. “Really, Bertie? Ye'd beat me?”

The magazines, in the nearby rack, were in English. And on their covers, laughing Terrans.