"Better hear the truth, and be done with it.

She doesn't like you--and she doesn't want to, either.

Why can't you take your answer like a man ?" "What's your conception of a man ?" asked Bryce.
"That!--and a good one," exclaimed Ransford.
"May satisfy you--but not me," said Bryce.

"Mine's different.

My conception of a man is of a being who's got some perseverance.