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for to enjoy a sunset , or a glass of wine , or even to admire the charms of a handsome woman , is to render the Artificer of all at least the tribute of appreciation . '' But she said , in a sharp voice : `` William , William -- ! '' And he saw that there was no beach now in Teviot Bay except the dwindling crescent at its farthest indentation on which they sat . Yet his watch , on consultation , recorded only five o'clock ; and presently Mr. Wycherley laughed , not very loudly . The two had risen , and her face was a tiny snowdrift where every touch of rouge and grease-pencils showed crudely . `` Look now , '' said Wycherley , `` upon what trifles our lives hinge ! Last night I heard you singing , and the song brought back so many things done long ago , and made me so unhappy that -- ridiculous conclusion !