I know what I'm talking about, Biddy ...

and she is worth waiting for." "I would serve for her as Jacob served for Rachel, and not grudge one minute of the time, but the nuisance is I'm twelve years older than she is.

I can't afford to wait.

I'm afraid she will think me too old." "Nonsense, a boy would never do for Jean.

Although she looks such a child, she is a woman, and a woman with a brain.