'I have only said let us not have the embarrassment, or, if you like it, the pleasure of his company.
I'll give you a list of books to bring down, and my life be on it, but _my_ course of study will surpass what you have been doing at Trinity.

Is it agreed ?' 'Give me till to-morrow to think of it, Nina.' 'That does not sound like a very warm acceptance; but be it so: till to-morrow.' 'Here are some of Kate's dogs,' cried he angrily.

'Down, Fan, down! I say.
I'll leave you now before she joins us.

Mind, not a word of what I told you.' And, without another word, he sprang over a low fence, and speedily disappeared in the copse beyond it.
'Wasn't that Dick I saw making his escape ?' cried Kate, as she came up.
'Yes, we were taking a walk together, and he left me very abruptly.' 'I wish I had not spoiled a _tete-a-tete_,' said Kate merrily.
'It is no great mischief: we can always renew it.' 'Dear Nina,' said the other caressingly, as she drew her arm around her--'dear, dear Nina, do not, do not, I beseech you.' 'Don't what, child ?--you must not speak in riddles.' 'Don't make that poor boy in love with you.

You yourself told me you could save him from it if you liked.' 'And so I shall, Kate, if you don't dictate or order me.