I am her trustee, and so I know something of her arrangements.

And when are you going to marry, Clara ?" "Oh, papa, not for some time yet.

We have not thought of a date." "Well, really, I don't know that there is any reason for delay.

He has a competence and it increases yearly.

As long as you are quite certain that your mind is made up----" "Oh, papa!" "Well, then, I really do not know why there should be any delay.