In that case, I should only do right if I carried you off by main force; but I'm afraid it can't be; I must leave you to perish." "I am quite willing to go away," said Eve in a low voice.

"But the shame of it--to be supported by you." "Why, you don't hate me ?" "You know I do not." "You even have a certain liking for me.

I amuse you; you think me an odd sort of fellow, perhaps with more good than bad in me.

At all events, you can trust me ?" "I can trust you perfectly." "And it ain't as if I wished you to go alone.

Patty will be off her head with delight when the thing is proposed to her." "But how can I explain to her ?" "Don't attempt to.