Billing and cooing to me is worse to witness an execution.

About William Hamilton Maxwell

William Hamilton Maxwellwas an Irish novelist.
He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin.

Scots-Irish novelist (1792-1850)

Never were two people more opposite in sentiment than my companions.

Scots-Irish novelist (1792-1850)

I am naturally taciturn, and became a silent and attentive listener.

Scots-Irish novelist (1792-1850)

Irishmen are not reserved, and the company appeared dying to be intimately acquainted.

Scots-Irish novelist (1792-1850)

The country is in an extraordinary ferment.

Scots-Irish novelist (1792-1850)