You don't expect me to go there and talk to her about you, you know.

Why, man alive, that's quite out of my way.

I'm not much of a talker at any time; and besides, you know, there's something distasteful in acting as--as--By Jove! I don't know what to call it." "My dear boy, you don't understand me.

Do you think I'm a sneak?
Do you suppose I'd ask you to act as a go-between?
Nonsense! I merely ask you to go as a cursory visitor.

I don't want you to breathe my name, or even think of me while you are there." "But suppose I make myself too agreeable to the young lady.