15/17 It isn't the first time I've showed it, I should think." "Then I'm very sorry. I'm real sorry." The words fell gently, and one might have thought that Mrs.Clover was softening the rejection of a tender proposal made to herself. And never could be." Mr.Gammon nodded several times, as if calculating the force of the blow, and nerving himself to bear it. Ever since I was old enough to think of marrying I've been looking out for the right girl--always looking out, and now I thought I'd found her. Hanged if it isn't hard lines! I could have married scores--scores; but do you suppose I'd have a girl that showed she was only waiting for me to say the word? |