Myrtale was convinced in her own mind that as Dryas had to deal with so many rich suitors, he would never consent to Chloe marrying Daphnis; and considered that she had devised the best expedient possible for disposing of the subject of the marriage.

Too many expedients may spoil a business.

The true danger is when liberty is nibbled away, for expedients, and by parts.

Chess is a foolish expedient for making idle people believe they are doing something very clever when they are only wasting their time.