I think that any change in his way of living would bring on a stroke, and I never should forgive myself if I thought I had shortened his life.

That is the reason why, as long as I have him with me, I do not see that it will be possible for me to dispose of myself.

On the other hand, I do not wish to abuse your patience.

I therefore ask you to take back your liberty and give me back my promise." "That is to say, you won't have me!" he exclaimed.
"No; my poor friend, it means only that I shall not marry so long as my father is living, and that I can not ask you to wait until I am perfectly free.

Forgive me for having entered into the engagement too carelessly, and do not on that account take your friendship from me." "Reine," interrupted Claudet, angrily, "don't turn your brain inside out to make me believe that night is broad day.