"I'm not going to discuss theories and ideas.

I know one young woman, at any rate, who is certain of herself.

Miss Bewery does not feel any inclination to you--now, nor at any time to be! She's told you so three times.

And--you should take her answer and behave yourself accordingly!" Bryce favoured his senior with a searching look.
"How does Miss Bewery know that she mayn't be inclined to--in the future ?" he asked.

"She may come to regard me with favour." "No, she won't!" declared Ransford.