This seemed to anger him, for he said a little roughly: "Why doesn't he come out and give you blazes on the promenade deck, and corner her down with a mighty cheek, and levy on her for a thousand pounds?
Both you and she would think more of him.

Women don't dislike being bullied, if it is done in the right way--haven't I seen it the world over, from lubra to dowager?
I tell you, man--sinning or not--was meant to be woman's master and lover, and just as much one as the other." At this point Hungerford's manner underwent a slight change, and he continued: "Marmion, I wouldn't have come near you, only I noticed you have altered your course, and are likely to go on a fresh tack.

It isn't my habit to worry a man.

I gave you a signal, and you didn't respond at first.

Well, we have come within hail again; and now, don't you think that you might help to straighten this tangle, and try to arrange a reconciliation between those two?
"The scheme is worth trying.