20/22 But he will be unhappy, and will, I fear, make others unhappy. Dear Bell, may not this thing remain for a while unsettled? I will not intrude it on you again,--say for a fortnight,--or till Crosbie shall be gone." "No, no, no," said Bell. I will not press you,--and you can let my uncle think that you have at least taken time for consideration." "There are things as to which one is bound to answer at once. If I doubted myself, I would let you persuade me. |