And yet girls have to be sudden too." "Have they ?" "They're expected to be ready with their answer as soon as they're asked.

I don't say this by way of impertinence, but merely to show that I have some justification.

Of course, if you like to say that you must take a week to think of it, I am prepared for that.

Only let me tell my own story first." "You shall tell your own story, Mr.Anderson; but I am afraid that it can be to no purpose." "Don't say that,--pray, don't say that,--but do let me tell it." Then he paused; but, as she remained silent, after a moment he resumed the eloquence of his appeal.

"By George! Miss Mountjoy, I have been so struck of a heap that I do not know whether I am standing on my head or my heels.