"Make ME the condition?
How could I be sure of it ?" But the point of his question was lost for her in the growing light.

"Oh then the condition's 'you' only-- ?" "That, at any rate, is all I have to do with.

He's ready to settle if I'm ready to do the rest." "To propose to her straight, you mean ?" She waited, but as he said nothing she went on: "And you're not ready.

Is that it ?" "I'm taking my time." "Of course you know," said Mrs.Brook, "that she'd jump at you." He turned away from her now, but after some steps came back.

"Then you do admit it." She hesitated.