It is no use--I must marry him; and I could have no letter published that would give him pain." "Of course not.

Oh, madam, do you think I am capable of doing anything that would give you pain, or dear Mr.Marsh either ?" "No, no; you are a good woman." "Not half so good as you are." "You don't know what you are saying." "Oh yes, I do." "Then I say no more; it is rude to contradict.

Good-by, Lady Bassett." "Must you leave me so soon?
Will you not visit us?
May I not know the name of so good a friend ?" "Next week I shall be _Mrs.Marsh."_ "And you will give me the great pleasure of having you at my house--you and your husband ?" The lady showed some agitation at this--an unusual thing for her.

She faltered: "Some day, perhaps, if I make him as good a wife as I hope to.

What a lady you are! Vulgar people are ashamed to be grateful; but you are a born lady.