There is no need of threats, Miriam--I am very willing to obey you in this.

If I had known Mary Dane--why the deuce did you give her that name ?--was on this continent, I would have hunted her up of my own accord.

I would, upon my honor!" "Swear by something you possess," the woman said, with a sneer; "honor you never had since I first knew you." "Come, come, Miriam," said Mr.Walraven, uneasily, "don't be cantankerous.

Let by-gones be by-gones.

I'm sorry for the past--I am indeed, and am willing to do well for the future.