Her father's oldest friend is my uncle.

There is nothing on earth against her except her poverty.

I do not think I ever heard of such cruelty on a father's part." "Very well, Henry." "I have endeavoured to do my duty by you, sir, always; and by my mother.

You can treat me in this way, if you please, but it will not have any effect on my conduct.

You can stop my allowance to-morrow, if you like it.