point

The Orientals are stronger than we are in cases of conscience, and, very prudently, have no hell—that is the point.”

Reynolds could interest her on no other point.

“My good friend,” said Franz, turning to him, while Albert continued to point his glass at every box in the theatre, “you seem determined not to approve; you are really too difficult to please.”

“Make yourself quite easy on that point,” answered Villefort, with one of his sweetest smiles; “you and I will always consult upon our verdicts.”