Only I'd expect you to be as reg'lar as Providence permitted.

I know a doctor is bound to be more aggravating in that way than other folks, but if you'd be as regular as lay in you, I'd put up with it.

'Tisn't as if I wasn't always prepared.
When will you want to move in ?" "Really, I--I don't know--" The bewildered Callandar glanced for help to Ann, but met only clasped hands and an imploring stare.

"I'll--I'll let you know," he faltered.
Thinking it over afterwards, he could never understand why he did not promptly refuse to be coerced, but at the time surrender seemed the only natural thing.

Besides, he couldn't stay another day at the Imperial.