"But I am not come here about your engagement.

And you do not want my congratulations, I suppose ?" "I should like to have your good wishes, Clara." "Oh, Arnold, that is what my poor Claude said when he deserted me and married the governess.

You men want to have your own way, and then expect us to be delighted with it." "I expect nothing, Clara.

Pray understand that." "I told Claude, when he wrote asking forgiveness, that he had my good wishes, whatever he chose to do, but that I would not on any account receive his wife.

Very well, Arnold; that is exactly what I say to you." "Very well, Clara.