We shall never see either of them again." "Of course not," said Lady Catharine.
"It were impossible." "Oh, quite impossible!" Both the young women sighed, and both looked out of the window.
"Because," said Mary Connynge, "they are but strangers.

That talk of having letters may be but deceit.

They themselves may be coiners.

I have heard it said that coiners are monstrous bold." "To be sure, he mentioned Sir Arthur Pembroke," ventured Lady Catharine.
"Oh! And be sure Sir Arthur Pembroke will take pains enough that no tall young man, who offers roses to ladies on first acquaintance, shall ever have opportunity to present himself to Lady Catharine Knollys.

Nay, nay! There will be no introduction from that source, of that be sure.