LOVE PENITENT "I tell you, Captain Anerley, that she knocked me down.

Your daughter there, who looks as if butter would not melt in her mouth, knocked down Commander Carroway of his Majesty's coastguard, like a royal Bengal tiger, Sir.

I am not come to complain; such an action I would scorn; and I admire the young lady for her spirit, Sir.

My sword was drawn; no man could have come near me; but before I could think, Sir, I was lying on my back.

Do you call that constitutional ?" "Mary, lof, however could you think it--to knock down Captain Carroway ?" "Father, I never did.