The man put it in such a way that I had to give him a definite answer.

For your sake I would not deny the engagement altogether--" "For my sake!" exclaimed Matilde.

"Do not use such phrases to me.

They mean nothing.

For some wretched quibble of your miserable conscience--as you still have the assumption to call it--you will ruin us in another day." "Yes, I still have some conscience," replied Bosio, trying to be bold under her scornful eyes.