But I am not the keeper of his conscience.

Come, Anne, if this affair did not concern Leslie--if it were a purely abstract case, you would agree with me,--you know you would." "I wouldn't," vowed Anne, trying to believe it herself.

"Oh, you can argue all night, Gilbert, but you won't convince me.

Just you ask Miss Cornelia what she thinks of it." "You're driven to the last ditch, Anne, when you bring up Miss Cornelia as a reinforcement.

She will say, 'Just like a man,' and rage furiously.