My dear fellow, I accept them in advance.

That I 'm not to follow up Miss Evers--is that what you mean?
Have you been commissioned by the family to buy me off?
It 's devilish cruel to take advantage of my poverty! Though I 'm poor, I 'm honest.

But I am honest, my dear Longueville; that 's the point.

I 'll give you my word, and I 'll keep it.

I won't go near that girl again--I won't think of her till I 've got rid of your fifty pounds.