May I ?' 'Yes; come tomorrow at eleven.

We'll have a good talk; you shall show me what you can do, and I'll give you my opinion.

But you won't like it.' 'I will, no matter if you tell me I'm a fool.

I want it settled; so does mamma.

I'll take it bravely if you say no; and if you say yes, I'll never give up till I've done my best--as you did.' 'Ah, my child, it's a weary road, and there are plenty of thorns among the roses when you've won them.