I do admire spunky girls--I do, by jingo! I always thought if I married and fetched a Mrs.George Washington Parmalee down to Maine, she'd have to be something more than common.

And you're not common, Miss S .-- not by a long chalk! I never met your match in my life." "No ?" said Sybilla, "not even 'down to Maine ?'" "No, by George! and we raise the smartest kind of girls there.

Now, Miss Silver, supposing we go partners in this here concern, would you be willing to go partners with a fellow for life?
I never thought to marry an English woman, but I'll marry you to-morrow, if you'll have me.

What d'ye say?
Is it a go ?" "You don't mean it, Mr.Parmalee ?" as soon as she could speak.
"I do!" said Mr.Parmalee, with emphasis.

"Laugh, if you like.