Self-worship was too strong in him to suffer a single doubt as to his own capacity for success, and therefore the only solution to the mystery of her manner was its being an artful scheme, which time and a little watching would surely explain.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
An artful device, that can only succeed once, however.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
The artful old priest seemed well pleased with this beginning, and to rely on the future.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse