I wish the lad well, with all my heart." "May I wish him well too, papa--with all _my_ heart ?" "Certainly, my love--your old playfellow--why not?
What's the matter?
God bless my soul, what is the girl crying about?
One would think Frank was transported for life.

You goose! You know, as well as I do, he is going to China to make his fortune." "He doesn't want to make his fortune--he might do much better." "The deuce he might! How, I should like to know ?" "I'm afraid to tell you.

I'm afraid you'll laugh at me.

Will you promise not to laugh at me ?" "Anything to please you, my dear.

Yes: I promise.