So she wept, and begged for time in which to consider the answer she would give to Lord Derby's request.

She begged for two months, or even one month, in which to bring herself to accede to her father's commands.
"You have always been so kind and good to me, father, that I shall try to obey if you and the earl eventually agree upon terms," she said tearfully, having no intention whatever of trying to do anything but disobey.
"Try!" stormed Sir George.

"Try to obey me! By God, girl, I say you shall obey!" "Oh, father, I am so young.

I have not seen my cousin for years.

I do not want to leave you, and I have never thought twice of any man.