He need not fear that I shall read him one of my uncle's lectures upon life and honesty." "I have promised not to be his enemy in the matter, and I shall keep my word." "So you may, Harry, with perfect safety.

I am much obliged to him for his good opinion; but"-- she paused.
"What do you stop at, Maria ?" "I was only about to add," she replied, "that I wish it was mutual." "You wish it," he exclaimed.

"What do you mean by that, Maria ?" She laughed.

"Don't you know it is only a form of speech?
a polite way of saying that he does not rank high in my esteem ?" "Well, well," he replied, "settle that matter between you; perhaps the devil is not so black as he's painted." "A very unhappy illustration," said his sister, "whatever has put it into your head.' "Faith, and I don't know what put it there.

However, all I can say in the matter I have already said.