I tried to persuade her.

But Diane hasn't any use for you now.

She liked you at first; but now she doesn't.
So what can I do ?" "You can make her marry me," replied Wright.
"Make that girl do what she doesn't want to?
It couldn't be done, even if I tried.

And I don't believe I'll try.

I haven't the highest opinion of you as a prospective son-in-law, George.