He isn't taking any more.

It's a pity you're not married.

A woman would have known how to hold her own, and a bit over--for you." "I wouldn't ask any woman to share the life I lead," said Merryon, with bitter emphasis.

"Not that any woman would if I did.

I'm not a ladies' man." She laughed for the first time, and he started at the sound, for it was one of pure, girlish merriment.
"My! You are modest!" she said.