Put yourself in my place.

If you had an only daughter----" "Excuse my interrupting you," said Conolly, gently; "but that will not advance the argument unless you put yourself in mine.

Besides, I am pledged to Marian.

If she asks me to break off the match, I shall release her instantly." "You will bind yourself to do that ?" "I cannot help myself.

I have no more power to make her marry me than you have to prevent her." "I have the authority of a parent.