You can't know her," said Phebe, indignantly.

"Did you say you knew her well, Mr.De Forest ?" "I don't remember just what I said, Miss Lane, but it would have been the truth if I did, and I generally speak the truth when it's equally convenient.

Yes, I do know Miss Vernor _very_ well, and I have worsted her in a great many arguments,--you know her argumentative turn, perhaps?
If you will allow me, I will do myself the honor of calling upon her when she comes,--and upon yourself, if I may have the pleasure." "Not if you come with the intention of putting Gerald out of conceit with Joppa.

I want her to stay a long, long time." "Don't be afraid, Miss Lane.

I'll do my best to help keep her here, so long, at least, as I stay myself.