I'd rather, a devilish sight, have those girls than the money you owe me.
Make them over to me, and I'll cancel the debt.

Otherwise, I shall be under the necessity of laying an attachment on some of your property." There was a momentary silence before Mr.Fitzgerald answered, "One of them is dead." "Which one ?" inquired his comrade.
"Flora, the youngest, was drowned." "And that queenly beauty, where is she?
I don't know that I ever heard her name." "Rosabella Royal," replied Fitzgerald.

"She is living at a convenient distance from my plantation." "Well, I will be generous," said Bruteman.

"If you will make _her_ over to me, I will cancel the debt." "She is not in strong health at present," rejoined Fitzgerald.

"She has a babe about two weeks old." "You know you have invited me to visit your island two or three weeks hence," replied Bruteman; "and then I shall depend upon you to introduce me to your fair Rosamond.