"It's premature yet." "Never mind that.

We're alike in some respects: pretty speeches don't appeal to us.

But there's one thing I must tell you--don't delay out yonder, come back as soon as you can." She left him thoughtful.

He had a high opinion of Ethel's intelligence, but he would entertain no doubts or misgivings.

They were treasonable to Herbert and, what was worse, to Sylvia.
Going to bed in good time, he had only a few words with Sylvia over his early breakfast in the morning.