I never did hear such bosh as women talk about 'things.' Listen, dear.

For Heaven's sake let's get married and have a little quiet! I can assure you that if you don't, your life won't be worth having after this.

You will be hunted like a wild thing, and interviewed, and painted, and worried to death; whereas, if you get married--well, it will be better for us in a quiet way, you know." "Well, there is something in that," said Augusta.

"But supposing that there should be an appeal, and the decision should be reversed, what would happen then ?" "Well, then we should have to work for our living--that's all.

I have got my billet, and you could write for the press until your five years' agreement with Meeson and Co.