I am very rich, Bessie; there is the place here, and then I have four farms in Lydenburg and ten thousand _morgen_ up in Waterberg, and a thousand head of cattle, besides sheep and horses and money in the bank.

You shall have everything your own way," he went on, seeing that the inventory of his goods did not appear to impress her--"everything--the house shall be English fashion; I will build a new _sit-kammer_ (sitting-room) and it shall be furnished from Natal.

There, I love you, I say.

You won't say no, will you ?" and he caught her by the hand.
"I am very much obliged to you, Mr.Muller," answered Bessie, snatching away her hand, "but--in short, I cannot marry you.

No, it is no use, I cannot indeed.