So I'm not going to answer it.

I've nothing against you as regards your work--nothing! I'm willing to give you an excellent testimonial." "Oh!" remarked Bryce quietly.

"That means--you wish me to go away ?" "I certainly think it would be best," said Ransford.
"In that case," continued Bryce, more coolly than ever, "I shall certainly want to know what you have against me--or what Miss Bewery has against me.

Why am I objected to as a suitor?
You, at any rate, know who I am--you know that my father is of our own profession, and a man of reputation and standing, and that I myself came to you on high recommendation.

Looked at from my standpoint, I'm a thoroughly eligible young man.