"You won't have Doll yourself, and you won't consent to another--damme, would you have the girl wither into spinsterhood?
How, sir, dare you interfere ?" "I withdraw all I said, Sir George," I replied hastily.

"I have not a word to say against the match.

I thought--" "Well, damn you, sir, don't think." "You said you wished to consult me about the affair, and I supposed--" "Don't suppose either," replied Sir George, sullenly.

"Supposing and thinking have hanged many a man.

I didn't wish to consult you.