If you can't help me, say so, and let me go my own way.' 'Of course I can help you.

That is, if you'll be honest with me.

I want to know, first of all, whether you've been encouraging that man Bowling.' 'No, I haven't.' 'Very well, I believe you.

And now I'll make you a fair offer.

Marry me as soon as I can make the arrangements, and I'll pay all you owe, and see that you are in comfortable lodgings until I've time to get a house.