He took it silently.
Christine seemed annoyed at his silence in a little while, and asked, "Why don't you speak, James?
Have you nothing to say ?" "A great deal, Christine.

What now do you think of Donald McFarlane ?" "I think well of Donald." "And of his marriage also ?" "Certainly I do.

When he was here I saw how unfit I was to be his wife.

I told him so, and bid him seek a mate more suitable to his position and prospects." "Do you think it right to let yonder lady wed such a man with her eyes shut ?" "Are you going to open them ?" Her face was sad and mournful, and she laid her hand gently on James' shoulder.
"I think it is my duty, Christine." "Think again, James.

Be sure it is your duty before you go on such an errand.