I shall never forget your service to my wife and daughter." "Think not of that," said the young man.

"What I did for them I would do for any one who needed my help." "I have to ask you to give up all hope of marrying my daughter." "That I can not do," said Jack.

"Over that hope I have no control.

I might as well promise not to breathe." "But I must ask you to give me your word as a gentleman that you will hold no further communication with her." "Sir Benjamin, I shall be frank with you.

It is an unfair request.