I am not in the habit of walking blindfold into any adventure, especially one so important as this.

Trust to my address, my dear fellow," he added, with a confident smile, "and, believe me, you shall soon see her your sister-in-law." "And I shall be delighted at it, Harry," said his sister; "so go on and prosper.

If you get her you will get a treasure, setting her property out of the question." "Her property!" ejaculated Mrs.Lindsay; "but no matter; we shall see.

I can speak sweetly enough when I wish." "I wish to God you would try it oftener, then," said her husband; "but I trust that during this visit of yours you will not give way to your precious temper and insult them at the outset.

Don't tie a knot with your tongue that you can't unravel with your teeth.