She had promised 'to try and think better of it,' before George's return; and therefore was he not justified in regarding the matter as almost settled?
'I think that they will be married,' said he to his son.
'Then there is something in it ?' 'O, yes; there is a great deal in it.

Urmand is very eager for it, and has asked me and her aunt, and we have consented.' 'But has he asked her ?' 'Yes; he has done that too,' said Michel.
'And what answer did he get ?' 'Well;--I don't know that it would be fair to tell that.

Marie is not a girl likely to jump into a man's arms at the first word.

But I think there is no doubt that they will be betrothed before Sunday week.

He is to be here again on Wednesday.' 'She likes him, then ?' 'O, yes; of course she likes him.' Michel Voss had not intended to say a word that was false.