She had twice called upon him, and she might again.
"I don't like to ask him, Katy.

I feel some delicacy about doing so." "I should just as lief ask him as not, if I were you.

I am afraid you are too proud, Master Simon." "I am proud, Katy: that's just it.

I was born to be a gentleman, but I submit to my lot.

I am willing to sell my talents and my labor for money.