I wouldn't have you incur any risks for all the world." "Wouldn't you ?" she asked, with a fascinating and incredulous smile.
"You know well that I would not." "I shall scarcely know what I know when I see you galloping away with Miss Alden." "Come, Miss Stella, we may as well get through with that phase of the question at once.

Madge Alden came into our family when I was scarcely more than a boy, and she but a child.

She is still one of the family.
The idea of your being concerned about her makes me smile audibly.

I only wish you girls would be good friends.

It would save awkwardness and embarrassment.